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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.36

Carrying Out Service Through a Request

“Lord Nityānanda Prabhu then obtained an external garment used by the Lord by requesting it from Govinda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.36, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nityānanda Prabhu requested an external garment from Govinda.
  • The garment had been used by the Lord.
  • Through this request, Nityānanda Prabhu obtained the garment.

Try this today

Make one clear, respectful request for help with a service today.

Ask yourself

Is there a helpful task I can carry forward by asking for assistance?

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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