Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.303
Everyone Must Serve the Lord
“Taking all the words together, there is another meaning. Whether one is an ātmārāma, a great sage or a nirgrantha, everyone must engage in the service of the Lord.
What the purport teaches
- Taking all the words together gives another meaning: everyone must engage in the service of the Lord.
- The significant word ‘sarva-samuccaye’ includes all classes of men — ātmārāmas, munis and nirgranthas.
- Taking ‘api’ in the sense of ascertainment brings the total to sixty different meanings.
Try this today
Set aside a quiet moment today to offer the Lord a sincere prayer expressing your willingness to serve.
Ask yourself
How can I respond personally to the teaching that everyone must 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.