Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.185
His Happiness Is Her Happiness
“I do not care for my personal happiness or unhappiness, but only for His happiness. Indeed, I accept His happiness as my happiness.”
What the purport teaches
- Mother Śacī did not make her personal happiness or unhappiness her concern.
- Her concern was only for His happiness.
- She accepted His happiness as her own happiness.
Try this today
In one small decision today, set aside your preference to support another person’s happiness.
Ask yourself
When do my own preferences prevent me from caring about another’s happiness?
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.