Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.214
Mutual Love Gives Kṛṣṇa Pleasure
“The transcendental mellow is nourished by that mutual behavior in transcendental love of Godhead. When Lord Kṛṣṇa sees how the gopīs have developed pure love for Him, He becomes very satisfied.
What the purport teaches
- Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and the gopīs are not interested in their personal happiness from association with Kṛṣṇa.
- They become happy by seeing one another associate with Kṛṣṇa. Their dealings are further nourished by love of Godhead.
- Seeing this pure love among the gopīs, Kṛṣṇa becomes very pleased.
Try this today
Encourage someone today in their service to Kṛṣṇa, taking a moment to appreciate their happiness in serving Him.
Ask yourself
How can I rejoice in another person’s relationship with Kṛṣṇa rather than focus only on my own 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.