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Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 20.138
"“ ‘Being very dear to the devotees and sādhus, I am attained through unflinching faith and devotional service. This bhakti-yoga system, which gradually increases attachment for Me, purifies even a human being born among dog-eaters. That is to say, everyone can be elevated to the spiritual platform by the process of bhakti-yoga.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 20.138
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 22.16
"“ ‘O my Lord, there is no limit to the unwanted orders of lusty desires. Although I have rendered these desires so much service, they have not shown any mercy to me. I have not been ashamed to serve them, nor have I even desired to give them up. O my Lord, O head of the Yadu dynasty, recently, however, my intelligence has been awakened, and now I am giving them up. Due to transcendental intelligence, I now refuse to obey the unwanted orders of these desires, and I now come to You to surrender myself at Your fearless lotus feet. Kindly engage me in Your personal service and save me.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 22.16
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 22.24-25
"“The living entity is bound around the neck by the chain of māyā because he has forgotten that he is eternally a servant of Kṛṣṇa." "“If the conditioned soul engages in the service of the Lord and simultaneously carries out the orders of his spiritual master and serves him, he can get out of the clutches of māyā and become eligible for shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet." Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 22.24 & 25
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 22.31
"“Kṛṣṇa is compared to sunshine, and māyā is compared to darkness. Wherever there is sunshine, there cannot be darkness. As soon as one takes to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the darkness of illusion (the influence of the external energy) will immediately vanish." Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 22.31
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 22.33
"“One is immediately freed from the clutches of māyā if he seriously and sincerely says, ‘My dear Lord Kṛṣṇa, although I have forgotten You for so many long years in the material world, today I am surrendering unto You. I am Your sincere and serious servant. Please engage me in Your service.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 22.33
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 22.103
"“ ‘The living entity who is subjected to birth and death attains immortality when he gives up all material activities, dedicates his life to the execution of My order, and acts according to My directions. In this way he becomes fit to enjoy the spiritual bliss derived from exchanging loving mellows with Me.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 22.103
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 22.113
"“ ‘Kṛṣṇa is the origin of Lord Viṣṇu. He should always be remembered and never forgotten at any time. All the rules and prohibitions mentioned in the śāstras should be the servants of these two principles.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 22.113
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Antya-līlā 4.71
"“Of the nine processes of devotional service, the most important is to always chant the holy name of the Lord. If one does so, avoiding the ten kinds of offenses, one very easily obtains the most valuable love of Godhead.”" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Antya 4.71
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Antya-līlā 4.178
"“ ‘One who is fully satisfied in knowledge obtained and practically applied in life, who is always determined and fixed in his spiritual position, who completely controls his senses, and who sees pebbles, stones and gold on the same level is understood to be a perfect yogī.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Antya 4.178