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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 22.4
এবে কহি, শুন, অভিধেয় লক্ষণ ।
যাহা হৈতে পাই — কৃষ্ণ, কৃষ্ণপ্রেমধন ॥ ৪ ॥
ebe kahi, śuna, abhidheya-lakṣaṇa
yāhā haite pāi — kṛṣṇa, kṛṣṇa-prema-dhana
“Now I shall speak about the characteristics of devotional service, by which one can attain the shelter of Kṛṣṇa and His loving transcendental service.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu announces that He will describe the characteristics of devotional service.
Through devotional service, one can attain the shelter of Kṛṣṇa.
Devotional service also leads to His loving transcendental service.
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:
In the beginning He describes the truth about the living entity and the superexcellence of devotional service. He then describes the uselessness of mental speculation and mystic yoga.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 22
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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: “shelter”
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.
How does seeking Kṛṣṇa’s shelter shape your desire to serve Him?
Take a quiet moment today to express your desire for Kṛṣṇa’s shelter and loving service.
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