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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.150

Understanding Makes Service Pleasing

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “This boy knows My mind. Therefore I am very satisfied to accept his invitation.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.150, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said that Caitanya dāsa knew His mind.
  • The Lord directly expressed His satisfaction with the boy’s understanding.
  • Because of this thoughtful care, He was very satisfied to accept Caitanya dāsa’s invitation.

Try this today

Listen to one person’s preference today before arranging a small act of service.

Ask yourself

Am I more concerned with my own arrangements or with what will please the person I serve?

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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