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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.114

Care Shown Through Persistent Searching

“Throughout the night, we all walked about in search of You. After hearing from this fisherman, we came here and found You.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 18.114, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The companions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu searched for Him throughout the night.
  • They listened to the fisherman, whose information helped them find Him.
  • Their concern took the practical form of continuing the search until they reached Him.

Try this today

Check on someone whose well-being concerns you today.

Ask yourself

How can I turn concern for someone into practical care?

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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