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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.127

Love Binds the Lord Within the Heart

“ ‘A highly elevated devotee can bind Me, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in his heart by love. Wherever he looks, he sees Me and nothing else.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.127, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A highly elevated devotee can bind the Supreme Personality of Godhead in his heart.
  • It is love that binds the Lord there.
  • Wherever such a devotee looks, he sees the Lord and nothing else.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the Lord’s words that love can bind Him within a devotee’s heart.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the Lord allowing Himself to be bound by a devotee’s love?

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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