Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.103
Apply spiritual knowledge through devotional service
“[Lord Kṛṣṇa says:] ‘I am the center of all relationships. Knowledge of Me and the practical application of that knowledge is actual knowledge. Approaching Me for devotional service is called abhidheya.
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa is the center of all relationships. Spiritual knowledge means understanding the Absolute Truth as impersonal Brahman, localized Paramātmā and the all-powerful Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Taking shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet and engaging in His service brings vijñāna, or special knowledge. This is the practical application of spiritual knowledge.
- The practice of devotional service is called abhidheya. Through this service one pursues the aim of life, called prayojana.
Try this today
Set aside a quiet minute today to express your desire to take shelter of the Lord and serve Him.
Ask yourself
How can I move from knowing about the Lord to practically serving Him?
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.