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Service Pleases Advaita Ācārya

“Raghunātha dāsa’s father, Govardhana, always rendered much service to Advaita Ācārya. Consequently Advaita Ācārya was very pleased with the family.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.225, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govardhana was Raghunātha dāsa’s father.
  • He always rendered much service to Advaita Ācārya.
  • Because of this service, Advaita Ācārya was very pleased with the family.

Try this today

Do one small act of service for someone today, giving it your full attention.

Ask yourself

What does Govardhana’s steady service teach you about pleasing someone through 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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