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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.57

Readiness to Begin Service Immediately

“Bring all the ingredients very soon, for I want to begin cooking immediately. Please do what I say.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.57, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nṛsiṁhānanda asked for all the ingredients to be brought very soon.
  • He wanted to begin cooking immediately.
  • He asked Śivānanda to follow his request so that the cooking could begin.

Try this today

Gather what you need for one act of service today before turning to another task.

Ask yourself

Is there a small preparation you are delaying that would allow your service to begin?

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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