Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.182
Service Itself Was His Pleasure
“Without considering his personal comforts, Mādhavendra Purī carried one maund [about eighty-two pounds] of sandalwood and twenty tolās [about eight ounces] of camphor to smear over the body of Gopāla. This transcendental pleasure was sufficient for him.
What the purport teaches
- Mādhavendra Purī carried the sandalwood and camphor without considering his personal comforts.
- He carried about eighty-two pounds of sandalwood and about eight ounces of camphor to smear over Gopāla’s body.
- The transcendental pleasure of this service was sufficient for him.
Try this today
Complete one small devotional task today despite a minor inconvenience, keeping your attention on the pleasure of serving.
Ask yourself
Can I find satisfaction in devotional service itself, rather than in personal comfort?
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.