Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.124
Devotee Association Awakens Devotional Service
“If those who are attached to demigod worship fortunately associate with the devotees, their dormant devotional service and appreciation of the Lord’s qualities gradually awaken. In this way they also engage in Kṛṣṇa’s devotional service and give up the desire for liberation and the desire to merge into the existence of impersonal Brahman.
What the purport teaches
- Through fortunate association with devotees, dormant devotional service and appreciation of the Lord’s qualities gradually awaken.
- Those desiring liberation, those liberated in this life and those absorbed in Brahman realization can turn to devotional service. The real cause of this change is association with devotees.
- The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is meant to attract all types of people, even those with desires other than devotional service. Through devotees’ association, they gradually begin serving Kṛṣṇa and give up the desire for liberation.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes with a devotee today discussing one of Kṛṣṇa’s qualities.
Ask yourself
How has association with devotees helped you appreciate Kṛṣṇa’s qualities?
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.