Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.188
Mercy and Association Deepen Devotional Service
“By the mercy of Kṛṣṇa and by the association of devotees, one increases his attraction to and intelligence for pure devotional service; therefore one gives up everything and engages himself at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa and His pure devotees.
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s mercy and the association of devotees increase attraction to pure devotional service.
- Through that mercy and association, intelligence for devotional service also increases.
- One therefore gives up everything and engages at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa and His pure devotees.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes today speaking with a devotee about pure devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I make more room for the association of devotees?
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.