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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.153

Giving With Great Humility

“With great humility, Raghunātha dāsa placed one hundred gold coins and about two tolās of gold before Rāghava Paṇḍita for all the other devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.153, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha dāsa placed one hundred gold coins and about two tolās of gold before Rāghava Paṇḍita.
  • The offering was intended for all the other devotees.
  • He gave with great humility. His manner of giving is an important part of the description.

Try this today

Make one small offering or offer practical help to a devotee today, without seeking recognition.

Ask yourself

How can I offer help to devotees with greater humility?

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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