Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.39
Absorbed in Service from Birth
“From birth, Puruṣottama dāsa was merged in the service of the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda Prabhu, and he always engaged in childish play with Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- From birth, Puruṣottama dāsa was merged in service to the lotus feet of Lord Nityānanda Prabhu. He always engaged in childish play with Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- Sadāśiva Kavirāja and his son were described as mahā-bhāgyavān, greatly fortunate. All the family members of Sadāśiva Kavirāja were great devotees of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- The Deities installed by Puruṣottama Ṭhākura were moved several times as their temples or locations were destroyed. The purport records their location as Cānduḍe-grāma.
Try this today
Pause for one minute today to remember Puruṣottama dāsa’s service to the lotus feet of Nityānanda Prabhu.
Ask yourself
What does Puruṣottama dāsa’s lifelong absorption in service help you appreciate?
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.