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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.42

Making a Sincere Effort

“The King asked, “Have you submitted my petition to the Lord?””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.42, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The King asked whether his petition had been submitted to the Lord.
  • Sārvabhauma replied that he had submitted it.
  • Sārvabhauma said that he had tried his best with much endeavor.

Try this today

Give your best effort today to fulfill one request entrusted to you.

Ask yourself

What does trying your best mean when making a sincere request?

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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