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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.56

Govinda Understands and Serves Immediately

“Govinda understood all the indications of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Therefore he immediately delivered the remnants of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s food to Kālidāsa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.56, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda understood all the indications of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He acted immediately upon understanding Mahāprabhu’s indication.
  • He delivered the remnants of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s food to Kālidāsa.

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Complete one small service entrusted to you today without unnecessary delay.

Ask yourself

How can I become more attentive and prompt in the service entrusted to me?

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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