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Advaita Ācārya’s Deep Concern for Śrī Gopāla

“When Śrī Gopāla fainted, Advaita Ācārya hastily took him upon His lap. Seeing that he was not breathing, He became very much agitated.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.145, translation

What the purport teaches

  • When Śrī Gopāla fainted, Advaita Ācārya hastily took him upon His lap.
  • Advaita Ācārya saw that Śrī Gopāla was not breathing.
  • Seeing his condition, Advaita Ācārya became very much agitated.

Try this today

Check on someone who may need care, and give them your full attention.

Ask yourself

What does Advaita Ācārya’s immediate response show you about caring for someone in distress?

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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