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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.228

Ask Respectfully About Your Duty

“The next day, Raghunātha dāsa inquired at the lotus feet of Svarūpa Dāmodara about his duty.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.228, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha dāsa approached Svarūpa Dāmodara to inquire about his duty.
  • His inquiry at Svarūpa Dāmodara’s lotus feet expresses a respectful approach.
  • Rather than assuming he knew what to do, Raghunātha dāsa sought instruction.

Try this today

Write down one sincere question about your devotional duty to ask someone who guides your practice.

Ask yourself

Am I willing to ask respectfully for guidance when my duty is unclear?

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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