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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.184

Raghunātha Rises Early and Continues

“Raghunātha dāsa, who had been resting at the milkman’s house, got up early in the morning. Instead of going to the east, he turned his face south and proceeded.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.184, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha dāsa had been resting at a milkman’s house.
  • He got up early in the morning to continue his journey.
  • Instead of going east, he turned south and proceeded.

Try this today

After a period of rest today, take one small step toward completing an important task.

Ask yourself

What can I learn from the simple sequence of resting, rising, and continuing?

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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