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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.91

The Lord Rests During Govinda’s Service

“As Govinda stroked His body, the Lord slept very nicely for about forty-five minutes, and then His sleep broke.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.91, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda continued to stroke the Lord’s body.
  • The Lord slept very nicely while receiving this service.
  • After about forty-five minutes, the Lord’s sleep broke.

Try this today

Keep your surroundings quiet while someone nearby is resting today.

Ask yourself

How can my care help someone rest peacefully?

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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