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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.52

Simple Service Satisfies the Lord

“It was Kṛṣṇadāsa who filled a great waterpot and poured it over the Lord while He was taking His bath. The Lord was greatly satisfied by this.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.52, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇadāsa filled a great waterpot for the Lord’s bath.
  • He poured the water over the Lord while He was bathing.
  • The Lord was greatly satisfied by this practical service.

Try this today

Complete one practical service today with special care, remembering Kṛṣṇadāsa’s service.

Ask yourself

How can I give more care to a simple act of 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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