Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.117
Follow Instructions Through Steady Service
“In accordance with the instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, he continuously rendered service to his mother and father for four years. He also regularly studied Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a self-realized Vaiṣṇava.”
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa continuously served his mother and father for four years. He did so in accordance with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s instructions.
- He also regularly studied Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a self-realized Vaiṣṇava.
- His daily life included both service to his devotee parents and regular study. He put both parts of the Lord’s instruction into practice.
Try this today
Set aside a specific time today for one devotional service you have been asked to do.
Ask yourself
Which devotional instruction can I follow more steadily rather than only occasionally?
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.