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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.16

Caring for Each Devotee

“Śivānanda Sena took care of everyone and gave each devotee places to stay. He knew all the paths leading to Orissa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.16, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śivānanda Sena took care of everyone in the party.
  • He provided each devotee with places to stay.
  • He knew all the paths leading to Orissa, and this knowledge supported his care for the travelers.

Try this today

Ask someone attending a devotional gathering whether they need help with directions or a place to stay.

Ask yourself

How can your practical knowledge help you care for someone else?

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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