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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.270

Fully Satisfied in the Lord’s Service

“Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya concluded, “ ‘Even though he is offered all kinds of liberation, the pure devotee does not accept them. He is fully satisfied engaging in the service of the Lord.’””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.270, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A pure devotee may be offered all kinds of liberation.
  • Even when offered liberation, the pure devotee does not accept it.
  • The pure devotee is fully satisfied engaging in the service of the Lord.

Try this today

Do one small act of service to the Lord today, focusing on the service rather than any benefit.

Ask yourself

Am I learning to find satisfaction in service itself?

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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