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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.75

Gentle Care Before Explanation

“Svarūpa Dāmodara said, “My dear Lord, please get up. Let us go to Your place. There I shall tell You everything that has happened.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 14.75, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Svarūpa Dāmodara addressed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu affectionately as “My dear Lord.”
  • He asked the Lord to get up and return to His place.
  • He promised to explain everything there, first helping the Lord return to His residence.

Try this today

When helping someone today, offer one gentle, practical step before giving a long explanation.

Ask yourself

How can Svarūpa Dāmodara’s gentle response guide the way you offer 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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