Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.220
Attraction to Love Leads to Surrender
“One who is attracted by that ecstatic love of the gopīs does not care about popular opinion or the regulative principles of Vedic life. Rather, he completely surrenders unto Kṛṣṇa and renders service unto Him.
What the purport teaches
- One who is attracted by the ecstatic love of the gopīs does not care about popular opinion.
- Such a person does not care about the regulative principles of Vedic life.
- Rather, that person completely surrenders unto Kṛṣṇa and renders service unto Him.
Try this today
Do one small act of service to Kṛṣṇa today without seeking anyone’s approval or praise.
Ask yourself
How much does concern for popular opinion affect my willingness to serve Kṛṣṇa?
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.