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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.284

Everyone in the Household Is Dear

“Everyone in Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya’s house is very dear to Me, including his maids and servants and even his dog. And what to speak of his relatives?

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.284, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone in Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya’s house is very dear to the Lord.
  • His affection includes the maids and servants, and even the dog.
  • His words make clear that Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya’s relatives are also dear to Him.

Try this today

Show kindness today to someone whose service you often take for granted.

Ask yourself

Do I overlook anyone whom the Lord includes in His affection?

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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