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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.140

Devotional Practice Leads to Spontaneous Love

“ ‘Pure devotees manifest spiritual bodily symptoms of ecstatic love simply by remembering and reminding others of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, who takes away everything inauspicious from the devotee. This position is attained by rendering devotional service according to the regulative principles and then rising to the platform of spontaneous love.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.140, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Pure devotees manifest spiritual bodily symptoms of ecstatic love by remembering Hari and reminding others of Him.
  • Hari takes away everything inauspicious from the devotee.
  • This position is attained through devotional service according to the regulative principles, followed by rising to spontaneous love.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to remember Hari and share one thought about Him with someone receptive.

Ask yourself

How can I make remembering Hari a more regular part of my devotional service?

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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