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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.163

Serving With Body, Mind and Words

“No one can describe the good fortune of Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī, for he is always absorbed in the service of the Lord with his body, mind and words.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.163, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The good fortune of Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī cannot be described.
  • He is always absorbed in the service of the Lord.
  • His service engages his body, mind and words.

Try this today

Choose one small service to the Lord today and give it your physical effort, attention and thoughtful words.

Ask yourself

How can my body, mind and words work together in serving the Lord?

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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