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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.147

Govinda Is Embraced and Given Service

“After Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya said this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Govinda and engaged him in the service of His personal body.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.147, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya had finished speaking.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then embraced Govinda.
  • He engaged Govinda in the service of His personal body.

Try this today

Take a moment today to appreciate one opportunity you have been given to serve.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about Govinda receiving both an embrace and an opportunity 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.

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