Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.205
Accepting the Lord’s Order with Affection
“Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī accepted Raghunātha dāsa, saying, “Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, whatever You order is accepted.” He then embraced Raghunātha dāsa again.”
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī accepts Raghunātha dāsa.
- He tells Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, “Whatever You order is accepted.”
- He then embraces Raghunātha dāsa again. His acceptance is accompanied by affection.
Try this today
Offer a warm word of welcome to someone you have a responsibility to help.
Ask yourself
When I accept a responsibility to care for someone, do I also show warmth?
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.