Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.16
Royal Position Does Not Prevent Menial Service
“The King sprinkled the road with sandalwood-scented water. Although he was the owner of the royal throne, he engaged in menial service for the sake of Lord Jagannātha.”
What the purport teaches
- The King sprinkled the road with sandalwood-scented water.
- Although he was the owner of the royal throne, he engaged in menial service.
- He performed this service for the sake of Lord Jagannātha.
Try this today
Choose one small cleaning task today and do it for the sake of Lord Jagannātha.
Ask yourself
Is there a simple service you hesitate to do because of your position?
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.