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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.218

Wealth Accompanied by Generosity and Good Conduct

“Both Hiraṇya Majumadāra and Govardhana Majumadāra were very opulent and magnanimous. They were well behaved and devoted to brahminical culture. They belonged to an aristocratic family, and among religionists they were predominant.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.218, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Hiraṇya Majumadāra and Govardhana Majumadāra were very opulent and magnanimous.
  • Both brothers were well behaved and devoted to brahminical culture.
  • They belonged to an aristocratic family and were prominent among religionists.

Try this today

Do one small act of generosity today, taking inspiration from the brothers’ magnanimity.

Ask yourself

Which of the brothers’ qualities would you like to express more clearly in your own conduct?

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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