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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.79

Making the Devotees’ Fatigue Known

“When there was no longer a tumultuous sound, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu returned to external consciousness. Then Nityānanda Prabhu informed Him of the fatigue of the chanters and dancers.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.79, translation

What the purport teaches

  • When the tumultuous sound ceased, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu returned to external consciousness.
  • Nityānanda Prabhu then informed Him that the chanters and dancers were fatigued.
  • Nityānanda Prabhu made the devotees’ need for rest known before the congregational chanting was stopped.

Try this today

If someone is tired during a shared task today, gently mention the need for a pause.

Ask yourself

How can I gently communicate someone’s need for rest?

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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