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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.173

Kṛṣṇa Responds to Mādhavendra Purī’s Love

“Being obliged because of the loving affairs of Mādhavendra Purī, Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself appeared as the Gopāla Deity, and, accepting his service, He liberated the whole world.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.173, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Kṛṣṇa was obliged by His loving affairs with Mādhavendra Purī.
  • Kṛṣṇa Himself appeared as the Gopāla Deity.
  • By accepting Mādhavendra Purī’s service, He liberated the whole world.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on Gopāla accepting Mādhavendra Purī’s service and liberating the whole world.

Ask yourself

How does this description help me reflect on the importance of loving 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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