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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.20

Sincere Affection Pleases the Lord

“Because of sincere affection, she thought that eating this sukutā would cure the Lord’s disease. Considering these affectionate thoughts of Damayantī, the Lord was very pleased.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.20, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Damayantī thought that eating sukutā would cure the Lord’s disease. Her concern arose from sincere affection.
  • The Lord considered the affectionate thoughts behind her preparation.
  • Her loving concern pleased the Lord very much.

Try this today

Before one small act of service today, pause and consider how to do it with loving care.

Ask yourself

How can I bring more sincere affection into my service to the Lord?

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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