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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.68

Service Continues Through a Painful Farewell

“Thus Jagadānanda Paṇḍita, bearing all these gifts, started on his journey. Sanātana Gosvāmī, however, was very much agitated after bidding him farewell.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.68, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jagadānanda Paṇḍita began his journey carrying all the gifts.
  • Sanātana Gosvāmī bade him farewell but was very much agitated afterward.
  • The departure brought both the continuation of Jagadānanda’s service and distress for Sanātana Gosvāmī.

Try this today

Complete one small responsibility today, even if you are missing someone.

Ask yourself

How can I remain attentive to service when parting from someone is difficult?

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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