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Devotion Deepens Attraction to Kṛṣṇa

“Those who are liberated by devotional service become more and more attracted by the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa. Thus they engage in His service. Those who are liberated by the speculative process eventually fall down again due to offensive activity.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.130, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Those liberated by devotional service become increasingly attracted to Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities.
  • This attraction leads them to engage in His service.
  • Those liberated through speculation eventually fall down again because of offensive activity.

Try this today

Pause before one devotional activity today and consciously offer it as service to Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How can your attraction to Kṛṣṇa find expression in 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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