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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.95

Service Offered and Hesitation in Receiving

“Rāmadāsa served Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa in various ways, even massaging his legs. Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa felt some hesitation in accepting all this service.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.95, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāmadāsa served Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa in various ways.
  • His service included massaging Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s legs.
  • Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa felt some hesitation in accepting all this service.

Try this today

Offer one small act of help today, asking first whether the person would like it.

Ask yourself

How can you notice whether someone feels comfortable receiving your help?

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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