Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.231
Opulence Cannot Grant Service in Vṛndāvana
“The unspoken example in this connection is the goddess of fortune, who worshiped Lord Kṛṣṇa in order to attain His pastimes in Vṛndāvana. But due to her opulent life-style, she could not attain the service of Kṛṣṇa in Vṛndāvana.
What the purport teaches
- The goddess of fortune worshiped Lord Kṛṣṇa with the desire to attain His pastimes in Vṛndāvana.
- Despite her worship, she could not attain the service of Kṛṣṇa in Vṛndāvana.
- The translation identifies her opulent life-style as the reason she could not attain that service.
Try this today
Take one minute to reflect on the difference between seeking opulence and seeking service to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
What does this example teach me about the limits of opulence in approaching Kṛṣṇa’s service?
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.