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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.97

Govinda Offers Practical Care

“Govinda sprinkled water from a karaṅga waterpot all over the Lord’s body, and then, taking His own outer garment, he began to fan Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 14.97, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda sprinkled water from a karaṅga waterpot all over the Lord’s body.
  • He then took his own outer garment.
  • Using that garment, he began to fan Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Use something already available to you to offer one small act of care today.

Ask yourself

How does Govinda’s use of what he had at hand shape your understanding of service?

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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