Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.252
Pure Association Awakens Awareness
“In this way, through the association of the great sage Nārada Muni, the hunter was a little convinced of his sinful activity. He therefore became somewhat afraid due to his offenses.
What the purport teaches
- Through Nārada Muni’s association, the hunter began to recognize his sinful activity and fear its consequences. This shows the effect of associating with a pure devotee.
- Those teaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness should become purified by following the four principles and chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. Their instructions can then affect others and inspire them to accept the teachings.
- Instructions in devotional service come through the disciplic succession, in which Nārada Muni is the original guru and spiritual master of Vyāsadeva. A pure Vaiṣṇava has no ulterior motive and is fully dedicated to the Lord’s service.
Try this today
Before chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra today, pause and renew your intention to serve the Lord without material gain.
Ask yourself
What ulterior motive might I need to set aside in my service to 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.