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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.96

Honoring Nityānanda Prabhu with Personal Service

“Then a brāhmaṇa brought a flower garland, placed the garland on Nityānanda Prabhu’s neck and smeared sandalwood pulp all over His body.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.96, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A brāhmaṇa brought a flower garland for Nityānanda Prabhu.
  • He placed the garland on Nityānanda Prabhu’s neck.
  • He also smeared sandalwood pulp all over His body, offering Him personal service.

Try this today

Read the verse attentively and reflect on the care shown in placing the garland and applying sandalwood pulp.

Ask yourself

What do these simple, attentive acts teach you about honoring Nityānanda Prabhu?

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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