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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.293

Pleasing Conduct Brings a Precious Gift

“For three years He kept the stone and garland. Then, greatly satisfied by the behavior of Raghunātha dāsa, the Lord delivered both of them to him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.293, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu kept the stone and garland for three years.
  • He became greatly satisfied with the behavior of Raghunātha dāsa.
  • The Lord then gave both treasured items to Raghunātha dāsa.

Try this today

Choose one action today and carry it out carefully, with the wish to please the Lord.

Ask yourself

How might your conduct today express a desire to please the Lord?

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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