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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.11

Service Includes Practical Care

“Our Lord, please take one very nice brāhmaṇa with You. He will collect alms for You, cook for You, give You prasādam and carry Your waterpot while traveling.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.11, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speakers ask the Lord to take one very nice brāhmaṇa with Him.
  • The brāhmaṇa will collect alms, cook, and give the Lord prasādam.
  • He will also carry the Lord’s waterpot while traveling.

Try this today

Offer one practical help today, such as preparing food or carrying water.

Ask yourself

Which simple task could I take up to help someone who is traveling?

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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