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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.144

Follow through with personal care

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then told Govinda, “You remain here. When the Paṇḍita has taken his food, come inform Me.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.144, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu told Govinda to remain there.
  • Govinda was to wait until Jagadānanda Paṇḍita had taken his food.
  • The Lord asked Govinda to come and inform Him afterward, showing His continued concern that Jagadānanda eat.

Try this today

Check back with someone you have helped today to see whether their need was met.

Ask yourself

Do I follow up when I am concerned about someone’s needs?

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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