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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.134

Devotional Service Reveals Our Original Position

“One who has attained his constitutional position by the strength of devotional service attains a transcendental body even in this lifetime. Being attracted by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities, he fully engages in service at His lotus feet.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.134, translation

What the purport teaches

  • By the strength of devotional service, one attains one’s constitutional position.
  • Such a person attains a transcendental body even in this lifetime.
  • Attracted by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities, one fully engages in service at His lotus feet.

Try this today

Give a few undistracted minutes to one act of service to Lord Kṛṣṇa today.

Ask yourself

How can attraction to Lord Kṛṣṇa help you give fuller attention to His 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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