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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.131

Express Devotion Through Practical Service

“Subsequently Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa ordered his disciples to construct a temple for Govinda. He prepared various ornaments for Govinda, including a flute and shark-shaped earrings.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.131, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa instructed his disciples to construct a temple for Govinda.
  • He prepared various ornaments for Govinda, including a flute and shark-shaped earrings.
  • His surrender to Govinda took the form of practical arrangements for the Lord’s worship.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes cleaning or arranging a place used for the Lord’s worship.

Ask yourself

What small, practical service can I offer for the Lord’s worship?

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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