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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.94

Generosity That Leaves No Balance

“Vāsudeva Datta is very liberal. Every day, whatever income he receives, he spends. He does not keep any balance.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.94, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord describes Vāsudeva Datta as very liberal.
  • Every day, Vāsudeva Datta spends whatever income he receives.
  • He does not keep any balance.

Try this today

Review today's income and spending, noting what balance remains.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about my own habits of spending and keeping a balance?

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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