Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.17
Extend Care to an Animal Companion
“While going to Jagannātha Purī, Śivānanda Sena allowed a dog to go with him. He supplied it food to eat and maintained it.”
What the purport teaches
- While travelling to Jagannātha Purī, Śivānanda Sena allowed a dog to accompany him.
- He supplied the dog with food to eat.
- His care went beyond allowing the dog to come: he maintained it during the journey.
Try this today
Provide suitable food or fresh water for an animal in your care, or help someone who cares for one.
Ask yourself
How does Śivānanda Sena’s care for the dog encourage me to notice an animal’s needs?
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.