Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.178
Devotional Service Leads to Love of Godhead
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu continued, “The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the central point of all relationships, acting in devotional service to Him is one’s real occupation, and the attainment of love of Godhead is the ultimate goal of life. These three subject matters are described in the Vedic literature.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the center of all relationships. Devotional service is one’s real occupation, and love of Godhead is life’s ultimate goal.
- The purpose of studying the Vedas is to become a devotee of the Supreme Lord. This means thinking of Him, worshiping Him and offering Him obeisances.
- Because establishing varṇāśrama-dharma is very difficult in this age, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recommends directly chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and hearing about the Lord from pure devotees.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes today chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and reading this purport attentively to hear about the Supreme Lord.
Ask yourself
How can my study lead to devotional service rather than remain only an exercise in learning?
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.