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Spiritual Realization Leads to Pure Devotion

“ ‘One who is thus transcendentally situated at once realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful. He never laments or desires to have anything; he is equally disposed to every living entity. In that state he attains pure devotional service unto Me.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.132, translation

What the purport teaches

  • One who is transcendentally situated realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful.
  • Such a person neither laments nor desires to have anything and is equally disposed to every living entity.
  • In that state, one attains pure devotional service to the Lord.

Try this today

In one interaction today, consciously treat the other living entity with equal regard.

Ask yourself

What would being equally disposed to others look like in your interactions today?

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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