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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.25

Damayantī’s Steady Service to the Lord

“Rāghava Paṇḍita’s sister Damayantī was the dear maidservant of the Lord. She always collected various ingredients with which to cook for Lord Caitanya.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 10.25, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Damayantī, Rāghava Paṇḍita’s sister, was the dear maidservant of the Lord.
  • She always collected various ingredients with which to cook for Lord Caitanya.
  • The purport identifies Damayantī as the gopī Guṇamālā, who appeared as Rāghava Paṇḍita’s sister.

Try this today

Set aside one ingredient today for cooking something for the Lord.

Ask yourself

What can Damayantī’s steady preparation teach you about serving the Lord?

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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