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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.189

Knowing Kṛṣṇa’s Supremacy Leads to Loving Service

“ ‘I [Kṛṣṇa] am the original source of everything. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in My service with love and devotion.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.189, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa declares that He is the original source of everything.
  • Everything emanates from Him; the wise understand this perfectly.
  • Their understanding leads them to engage in His service with love and devotion.

Try this today

Before one act of devotional service today, remember that everything comes from Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How does seeing Kṛṣṇa as the source of everything encourage me to serve Him with love?

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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