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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.76

Joy Leads to Further Service

“When Rāghava Paṇḍita sees that the juice has been drunk from the coconuts, he is very pleased. He then breaks the coconuts, takes out the pulp and puts it on another plate.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.76, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāghava Paṇḍita is very pleased when he sees that the coconut juice has been drunk.
  • He then breaks the coconuts and takes out the pulp.
  • He puts the pulp on another plate.

Try this today

While preparing an offering today, give careful attention to arranging it on a plate.

Ask yourself

How does Rāghava Paṇḍita’s pleasure lead into his next act of service?

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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