Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.214
From Fruitive Activity to the Lord’s Service
“Those who are in the bodily conception mainly engage in fruitive activity. Those who perform yajñas and ritualistic ceremonies are also considered in the same category. However, when such persons come in contact with the pure devotee, they give up their fruitive activity and fully engage in the service of the Lord.
What the purport teaches
- Those in the bodily conception mainly engage in fruitive activity.
- Those performing yajñas and ritualistic ceremonies are also included in this category.
- Through contact with a pure devotee, such persons give up fruitive activity and fully engage in the Lord’s service.
Try this today
Choose one small act of service to the Lord today without seeking a personal reward.
Ask yourself
Where am I seeking a personal result rather than an opportunity to serve the Lord?
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.