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Serving the Lord Along the Way

“The devotees who accompanied Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu rendered all kinds of service on the way to Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī. Thus in great happiness the Lord returned.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.251, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees accompanied Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu on the way to Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī.
  • They rendered all kinds of service during the journey.
  • Thus the Lord returned in great happiness.

Try this today

Offer one practical help to someone you accompany today.

Ask yourself

What small opportunity for service might I notice while accompanying someone?

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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