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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.191

Kṛṣṇa Gives Intelligence for Progress in Service

“Considering all these points, when one engages in the service of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, Kṛṣṇa gives one the intelligence by which he can gradually progress toward perfection in service to the Lord.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.191, translation

What the purport teaches

  • One engages in service at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
  • Kṛṣṇa gives the intelligence needed to advance in that service.
  • Progress toward perfection in serving the Lord takes place gradually.

Try this today

Do one small act of service to Kṛṣṇa today, asking Him for intelligence to serve better.

Ask yourself

Can I remain patient with gradual progress while continuing to serve 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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