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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.228

Taking Pleasure in Thinking of Kṛṣṇa

“The words ‘kṛṣṇārāmaś ca’ refer to one who takes pleasure in thinking of Kṛṣṇa. Even though such a person may be a hunter, he is still worshipable and is the best of devotees.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.228, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The words ‘kṛṣṇārāmaś ca’ describe someone who takes pleasure in thinking of Kṛṣṇa.
  • Even though that person may be a hunter, he is still worshipable.
  • Such a person is described as the best of devotees; his occupation does not cancel his devotional standing.

Try this today

Set aside one quiet minute today simply to think of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

What place does taking pleasure in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa have in my day?

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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