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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.102

A Singer Receives Another Service

“A devotee named Choṭa Haridāsa used to sing for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Bhagavān Ācārya called him to his home and spoke as follows.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.102, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Choṭa Haridāsa was a devotee who used to sing for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Bhagavān Ācārya called him to his home to speak with him.
  • In the following request, the singer was asked to help obtain rice for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s meal.

Try this today

Offer to help with one small task in someone’s meal preparation today.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to help with a simple task beyond my usual 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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