Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.133
Receive an Instruction to Serve
“Just before his departure from this mortal world to attain the highest perfection, Īśvara Purī told me that I should go to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and render service unto Him.
What the purport teaches
- Īśvara Purī gave this instruction just before departing from this mortal world to attain the highest perfection.
- He told Govinda to go to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- His instruction was that Govinda should render service unto Him.
Try this today
Take a moment today to recall a service you have been asked to do, and complete one small part of it.
Ask yourself
How does Govinda’s account help me see the importance of an instruction to serve?
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.