All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.41

Serving by Carrying Garlands

“Then, for the second time, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sent garlands through Svarūpa Dāmodara and other personal associates. Thus they went forward, sent by the son of mother Śacī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.41, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sent garlands for a second time.
  • He sent them through Svarūpa Dāmodara and other personal associates.
  • These associates went forward, sent by the son of mother Śacī.

Try this today

Offer to help deliver a small gift or greeting today.

Ask yourself

What can you learn from the associates’ willingness to carry out this 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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listAssociate with devoteesCC Madhya 22.83Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio