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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.105

Govinda Presents News of the Gift

“Govinda therefore told Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, “Jagadānanda Paṇḍita has brought some scented sandalwood oil.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.105, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda spoke to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu about the oil.
  • He explained that Jagadānanda Paṇḍita had brought scented sandalwood oil.
  • This report followed Jagadānanda Paṇḍita’s request that Govinda use the oil on the Lord’s body.

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Acknowledge one person’s contribution to a shared service today, stating simply what they provided.

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How can you faithfully communicate another person’s contribution to a 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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