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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.161

Devotee Association Leads to Kṛṣṇa’s Service

“When a purified yogī associates with devotees, he engages in Lord Kṛṣṇa’s devotional service, being attracted by the Lord’s transcendental qualities.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.161, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A purified yogī associates with devotees.
  • Through this association, he becomes attracted by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities.
  • This attraction leads him to engage in Lord Kṛṣṇa’s devotional service.

Try this today

Speak with a devotee today about a quality of Kṛṣṇa that inspires devotional service.

Ask yourself

How can association with devotees help deepen your attraction to Kṛṣṇa?

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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