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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 25.120
‘অভিধেয়’ সাধনভক্তির শুনহ বিচার ।
সর্ব-জন-দেশ-কাল-দশাতে ব্যাপ্তি যার ॥ ১২০ ॥
‘abhidheya’ sādhana-bhaktira śunaha vicāra
sarva-jana-deśa-kāla-daśāte vyāpti yāra
“ ‘Now please hear from Me about the process of devotional service, which is applicable in any country, for any person, at all times and in all circumstances.
Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.ioThree study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Devotional service applies in every country, to every person, at all times and in all circumstances. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu confirms that bhāgavata-dharma can be spread everywhere.
Pure devotees are not restricted to the Hindu community or to any country, creed or race. Excluding them because of their background goes against Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s instruction.
Devotees from all parts of the world should be accepted as pure Vaiṣṇavas on the basis of their actual devotion. Their advancement in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, Deity worship, saṅkīrtana and Ratha-yātrā should be considered.
Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.
Reconciliation and broad mercy. Opponents turn toward bhakti; the Lord returns to Purī and embraces devotees.
The mood of Madhya 25 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:
He asked Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu about devotional service in terms of the Vedānta-sūtra, and the Lord told him about devotional service that is approved by great personalities who know the Vedānta-sūtra. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then pointed out that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the proper commentary on the Vedānta-sūtra.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 25
Learn the words of the verse.
The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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”
Nāma-saṅkīrtana · The holy name shared together
Chanting the holy names as the yuga-dharma, the Lord’s public movement, and the opening prayer of Śikṣāṣṭaka. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “saṅkīrtana”
Kīrtana community · A movement of shared hearts
Devotional community as a living network of branches, service, festivals, care, and collective chanting. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “ratha-yātrā”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
Do I value a devotee’s actual devotional service more than their nationality, community or background?
Take a moment today to appreciate one devotee’s service without judging their background.
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