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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.26

Reverence Accompanies Practical Care

“Śivānanda Sena touched the lotus feet of Nityānanda Prabhu and led Him to His residence. After giving the Lord His quarters, Śivānanda Sena, being very pleased, spoke as follows.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.26, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śivānanda Sena touched the lotus feet of Nityānanda Prabhu.
  • He then led the Lord to His residence and gave Him His quarters.
  • Having completed this service, Śivānanda Sena spoke with great pleasure.

Try this today

Welcome someone respectfully today and help them settle comfortably.

Ask yourself

How can your practical care for others be accompanied by sincere respect?

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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