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Follow the Spiritual Master’s Orders

“I am the servant of Īśvara Purī. My name is Govinda, and following the orders of my spiritual master, I have come here.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.132, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda identified himself as the servant of Īśvara Purī.
  • He introduced himself by name.
  • He explained that he had come following the orders of his spiritual master.

Try this today

Write down how Govinda connected his identity and his actions with service to his spiritual master.

Ask yourself

What does Govinda’s introduction show me about identifying myself through service?

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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