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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.122

Carefully Follow the Lord’s Orders and Indications

“The orders of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu must be carefully carried out. Although the Lord may not give direct orders, you are still to carry out His desires simply by understanding His indications.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.122, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The orders of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu must be carefully carried out.
  • The Lord may not always give direct orders.
  • Even then, those serving Him are to understand His indications and carry out His desires.

Try this today

Review one instruction of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu you have studied and choose one concrete way to follow it carefully today.

Ask yourself

How can I become more attentive and careful in following Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s instructions?

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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