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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.32

Confidence Expressed Through Respect and Service

“Śivānanda Sena thereupon developed full confidence in his mind that Nakula Brahmacārī was filled with the presence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Śivānanda Sena then offered him respect and devotional service.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.32, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śivānanda Sena developed full confidence after hearing Nakula Brahmacārī's words.
  • He understood that Nakula Brahmacārī was filled with the presence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • His confidence found expression in respect and devotional service to Nakula Brahmacārī.

Try this today

Offer one small act of help to a devotee today, with respect.

Ask yourself

How can my devotional confidence find expression in respectful 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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