Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.103
Carrying a Gift With Great Care
“They filled a large earthen pot with the aromatic oil, and with great care Jagadānanda Paṇḍita brought it to Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī.”
What the purport teaches
- They filled a large earthen pot with the aromatic oil.
- Jagadānanda Paṇḍita brought the pot to Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī.
- He carried it with great care, showing his attention to the gift intended for the Lord.
Try this today
Handle and put away one item used in devotional service with deliberate care.
Ask yourself
Where could you bring greater care to a small task of devotional 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.