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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.191

A Submissive Request to Serve

“Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya then caught hold of the Lord’s lotus feet and submissively begged, “Please accept lunch for at least ten days.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.191, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya caught hold of the Lord’s lotus feet.
  • He submissively begged the Lord to accept lunch.
  • His request was that the Lord accept lunch for at least ten days.

Try this today

Make one offer of service today with gentle, respectful words.

Ask yourself

What would make your requests to serve more humble?

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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