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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.141

Different Services for the Lord

“Govinda cared for the body of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, whereas Kāśīśvara went in front of the Lord when He went to see Jagannātha in the temple.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 10.141, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda cared for the body of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Kāśīśvara went in front of the Lord when He visited the temple.
  • The Lord went to the temple to see Jagannātha, with His devotees serving in distinct ways.

Try this today

Help someone today with one practical need, such as bringing water or accompanying them.

Ask yourself

What small, practical service could I offer with care?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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