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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.146

Serve Kṛṣṇa Without Ulterior Motives

“The six kinds of ātmārāmas render devotional service to Kṛṣṇa without ulterior motives. The words ‘munayaḥ’ and ‘santaḥ’ indicate those who are very much attached to meditating upon Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.146, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The six kinds of ātmārāmas render devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.
  • Their service is without ulterior motives.
  • The words ‘munayaḥ’ and ‘santaḥ’ indicate those who are very much attached to meditating upon Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute meditating upon Kṛṣṇa without asking for anything in return.

Ask yourself

When I offer service to Kṛṣṇa, am I hoping for something in return?

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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