Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.71
Raghunātha’s Renunciation for the Lord
“It is for Your sake that Raghunātha dāsa gave up all his family relationships. His father sent money and men here to serve him.
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha dāsa gave up all his family relationships for the Lord’s sake.
- His father nevertheless sent money and men to serve him.
- The emphasis is on Raghunātha dāsa’s motive: his renunciation was for the Lord, not for material benefit.
Try this today
Before one choice today, pause and ask whether it supports your devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I make pleasing the Lord more central to my choices?
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.