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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.90

Gentle Service Relieves the Lord’s Fatigue

“Govinda massaged the Lord’s legs as usual. He pressed the Lord’s waist and back very softly, and thus all the Lord’s fatigue went away.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.90, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda massaged the Lord’s legs as usual.
  • He pressed the Lord’s waist and back very softly.
  • Through this gentle service, all the Lord’s fatigue went away.

Try this today

Do one familiar act of care today with special attention to gentleness.

Ask yourself

How can I bring greater gentleness to my regular service?

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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