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Serving According to Īśvara Purī’s Order

“Īśvara Purī ordered Govinda to serve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Thus the Lord keeps him by His side.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Īśvara Purī ordered Govinda to serve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Govinda’s service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu followed that order.
  • Thus the Lord kept Govinda by His side.

Try this today

Carry out one service task entrusted to you today, following the instructions carefully.

Ask yourself

How carefully do I follow instructions given to me for 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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