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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 22.164
এই মত করে যেবা রাগানুগা-ভক্তি ।
কৃষ্ণের চরণে তাঁর উপজয় ‘প্রীতি’ ॥ ১৬৪ ॥
ei mata kare yebā rāgānugā-bhakti
kṛṣṇera caraṇe tāṅra upajaya ‘prīti’
“If one engages in spontaneous loving service to the Lord, his affection for the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa gradually increases.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
This verse describes engaging in spontaneous loving service to the Lord.
Through such service, affection for the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa increases.
This increase in affection takes place gradually.
Trust and resolution. Devotional practice and association offer a steady path for awakening love.
The mood of Madhya 22 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
One has to fully surrender unto the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa and give up attraction for women and nondevotees. The six symptoms of fully surrendered souls are also described in this chapter.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 22
Learn the words of the verse.
The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Śaraṇāgati · Taking shelter
Turning toward Kṛṣṇa through shelter, surrender, dependence on guru, and unconditional devotional fidelity. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “lotus feet”
Sevā · Love translated into service
Devotional service expressed through cleansing, caring, teaching, honoring others, and living as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “service”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
Am I willing to let affection for Kṛṣṇa grow gradually through loving service?
Perform one small act of service to Kṛṣṇa today with loving attention, without demanding immediate feelings.
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