Verses

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 22.88-90

"“ ‘By association with worldly people, one becomes devoid of truthfulness, cleanliness, mercy, gravity, spiritual intelligence, shyness, austerity, fame, forgiveness, control of the mind, control of the senses, fortune and all opportunities. One should not at any time associate with a coarse fool who is bereft of the knowledge of self-realization and who is no more than a toy animal in the hands of a woman. The illusion and bondage that accrue to a man from attachment to any other object are not as complete as that resulting from association with a woman or with men too much attached to women.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 22.88-90

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 - Madhya-līlā 24.38

"“Lord Kṛṣṇa is so exalted that He is more attractive than anything else and more pleasing than anything else. He is the most sublime abode of bliss. By His own strength, He causes one to forget all other ecstasies." Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.38

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.60-61

"“When the devotee somehow or other always remembers the Supreme Personality of Godhead anywhere and everywhere, Lord Hari takes away life’s four miserable conditions." "“ ‘As all fuel is burned to ashes by a full-fledged fire, all sinful activities are totally erased when one engages in devotional service to Me.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.60 & 61

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.76

"“ ‘Prior to the cosmic creation, only I exist, and no phenomena exist, either gross, subtle or primordial. After creation, only I exist in everything, and after annihilation only I remain eternally.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.76

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.137

"“ ‘When the living entity is attracted by the material energy, which is separate from Kṛṣṇa, he is overpowered by fear. Because he is separated from the Supreme Personality of Godhead by the material energy, his conception of life is reversed. In other words, instead of being the eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa, he becomes Kṛṣṇa’s competitor. This is called viparyayo ’smṛtiḥ. To nullify this mistake, one who is actually learned and advanced worships the Supreme Personality of Godhead as his spiritual master, worshipful Deity and source of life. He thus worships the Lord by the process of unalloyed devotional service.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.137

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.169

"“ ‘The transcendental position cannot be attained by wandering up and down from Brahmaloka and Satyaloka to Pātālaloka. If one is actually intelligent and learned, he should endeavor for that rare transcendental position. By the force of time one attains whatever material happiness is available within the fourteen worlds, just as one attains distress in due course of time. But since spiritual consciousness is not attained in this way, one should try for it.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.169

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.170

"“ ‘Those who are eager to awaken their spiritual consciousness and who thus have unflinching, undeviated intelligence certainly attain the desired goal of life very soon.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.170

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.182

"“A devotee of Kṛṣṇa is never in a miserable condition, nor does he have any desire other than to serve Kṛṣṇa. He is experienced and advanced. He feels the transcendental bliss of love of Kṛṣṇa and always engages in His service in full perfection." Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.182

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.183-184

"“ ‘My devotees, having fulfilled their desires by serving Me, do not accept the four kinds of salvation that are easily earned by such service. Why then should they accept any pleasures that are lost in the course of time?’" "“ ‘In this material world, all living entities are disturbed due to their flickering position. A devotee, however, is fixed in the service of the lotus feet of the Lord, the master of the senses. Such a person is to be considered situated in endurance and patience.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.183 & 184

Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta - Madhya-līlā 24.191-192

"“Considering all these points, when one engages in the service of Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, Kṛṣṇa gives one the intelligence by which he can gradually progress toward perfection in service to the Lord." "“ ‘To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.’" Śrī caitanya-caritāmṛta Madhya 24.191 & 192