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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.81

The Supreme Lord Considers Himself a Servant

“Prakāśānanda replied, “You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa Himself. Nonetheless, You are considering Yourself His eternal servant.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Prakāśānanda recognizes Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa Himself.
  • Although He is Kṛṣṇa Himself, the Lord considers Himself Kṛṣṇa’s eternal servant.
  • His attitude of service does not diminish His identity as the Supreme Lord.

Try this today

Pause before one devotional activity today and consciously approach it as service.

Ask yourself

What can the Lord’s attitude of eternal service teach you about humility?

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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