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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.88

Govinda Expresses His Desire to Serve

“Govinda repeatedly requested, “I want to massage Your legs.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.88, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda repeatedly told the Lord that he wanted to massage His legs.
  • The Lord replied, “Do it or don’t do it.”
  • By saying that it depended upon Govinda’s mind, the Lord left the decision to him.

Try this today

Choose one small act of service today and offer it willingly.

Ask yourself

How willing am I to offer service when the choice is left to me?

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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