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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 15.90

Attentive Care Amid Eager Singing

“Over and over again Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “Go on! Sing! Sing!” But Svarūpa Dāmodara, seeing the Lord’s fatigue, did not resume singing.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 15.90, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu repeatedly called, “Go on! Sing! Sing!”
  • Svarūpa Dāmodara saw that the Lord was fatigued.
  • Although the Lord asked for more singing, Svarūpa Dāmodara did not resume.

Try this today

Check whether a tired person near you needs rest or practical help.

Ask yourself

Do I pay attention to someone’s tiredness as well as their words?

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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