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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.24

Uncommon Love and Service to Jagannātha

“Kamalākara Pippalāi is said to have been the third gopāla. His behavior and love of Godhead were uncommon, and thus he is celebrated all over the world.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 11.24, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kamalākara Pippalāi is described as the third gopāla. His former name was Mahābala.
  • His behavior and love of Godhead were uncommon, making him celebrated throughout the world.
  • He installed the Jagannātha Deity at Māheśa in Śrī Rāmapura. The purport also records a gift of land to support the Deity’s worship when finances were scarce.

Try this today

Note one concrete example from the purport of support for Jagannātha’s worship.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Kamalākara Pippalāi’s love and service?

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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