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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.37

Care in Every Detail

“From small bags Damayantī made bags that were twice as large. Then with great attention she filled all the large ones with the small ones.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.37, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Damayantī made larger bags that were twice the size of the small ones.
  • She filled the large bags with the small bags, giving this work great attention.
  • Her careful packing shows that even the practical details of service deserve care.

Try this today

Carefully organize one item you use in devotional service today.

Ask yourself

Which small detail in my service could receive more attention?

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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