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A Father Makes a Humble Request

“Raghunātha dāsa’s father wrote a letter to Śivānanda Sena, asking him with great humility, “Please return my son.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.180, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha dāsa’s father wrote a letter to Śivānanda Sena.
  • He asked with great humility that his son be returned.
  • His request was simple and direct: “Please return my son.”

Try this today

Make one request today in simple, respectful words.

Ask yourself

How can I express an important request with 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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