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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.95

Saving to Maintain the Family

“Being a householder, Vāsudeva Datta needs to save some money. Because he is not doing so, it is very difficult for him to maintain his family.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.95, translation

What the purport teaches

  • As a householder, Vāsudeva Datta needs to save some money.
  • He is not saving money.
  • This makes it very difficult for him to maintain his family.

Try this today

If you have household expenses, set aside a small amount today for an upcoming family need.

Ask yourself

How can saving some money help me meet my household responsibilities?

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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