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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.68

Śaṅkara Serves at the Lord’s Feet

“Thus Śaṅkara Paṇḍita lay at the feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and the Lord placed His legs upon Śaṅkara’s body.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 19.68, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śaṅkara Paṇḍita lay at the feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • The Lord placed His legs upon Śaṅkara’s body.
  • The arrangement described by the devotees became a direct, personal service to the Lord.

Try this today

Spend a moment reflecting on Śaṅkara’s service at the Lord’s feet.

Ask yourself

What do I appreciate about Śaṅkara’s simple, personal 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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