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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.215

Complete Your Prescribed Duties

“After finishing their prescribed duties, the many servants of Lord Jagannātha, who are known as viṣayīs, return home at night.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.215, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Jagannātha had many servants, who are described here as viṣayīs.
  • These servants carried out their prescribed duties.
  • After finishing their duties, they returned home at night.

Try this today

Complete one responsibility you have already accepted before turning to your evening rest.

Ask yourself

Which duty needs my careful attention before I rest today?

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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