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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.53

Devotional Service Beyond Description

“In that temple of Govindajī, thousands of servitors always render service to the Lord in devotion. Even with thousands of mouths, one could not describe this service.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 8.53, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Thousands of servitors serve the Lord in the temple of Govindajī.
  • They always render their service in devotion.
  • Even with thousands of mouths, one could not describe this service.

Try this today

Set aside one minute today to offer a prayer to the Lord with devotion.

Ask yourself

What inspires you about so many servitors continually serving the Lord in devotion?

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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