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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.122

Devotional Service May Begin With Liberation’s Desire

“There are many people within this material world who desire liberation, and for this purpose they render devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.122, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Many people in this material world desire liberation.
  • For this purpose, they render devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • Their service begins with a desire for liberation. The surrounding verses show how association with devotees can lead them to give up that desire and serve Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to identify your motive for serving Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

What do you hope to receive through your devotional service?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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