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Love of Godhead is life’s chief goal

“ ‘By rendering devotional service, one gradually rises to the platform of love of Godhead. That is the chief goal of life. On the platform of love of Godhead, one is eternally engaged in the service of the Lord.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.104, translation

What the purport teaches

  • By rendering devotional service, one gradually rises to the platform of love of Godhead.
  • Love of Godhead is the chief goal of life.
  • On that platform, one is eternally engaged in the Lord’s service. Reaching the goal does not mean leaving service behind.

Try this today

Before one act of devotional service today, pause and remember that its goal is love of Godhead.

Ask yourself

How would seeing love of Godhead as life’s chief goal change my priorities today?

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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