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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.13

Govinda Responds Without Delay

“Meanwhile, not hearing any sounds from Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Govinda immediately sent for Svarūpa Dāmodara and opened the doors.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 17.13, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda noticed that no sounds were coming from Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He immediately sent for Svarūpa Dāmodara.
  • He opened the doors, responding promptly to the Lord’s silence.

Try this today

Attend to one responsibility today without delay, asking for help if needed.

Ask yourself

What can you learn from Govinda’s attentive and immediate response?

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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