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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.110

Service Responds to the Lord’s Sentiments

“Whenever a particular sentiment arose in His heart, Svarūpa Dāmodara satisfied Him by singing songs or reciting verses of the same nature.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.110, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Particular sentiments arose in His heart.
  • Svarūpa Dāmodara sang songs or recited verses of the same nature.
  • By matching those sentiments, Svarūpa Dāmodara satisfied Him.

Try this today

Write one sentence describing how Svarūpa Dāmodara matched his service to the sentiment in the Lord’s heart.

Ask yourself

What does Svarūpa Dāmodara’s response teach me about attentive 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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