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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.220

Prompt Care Through Simple Actions

“They hastily sprinkled water over the Lord’s body. Then they took up His outer cloth and began to fan Him with it.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.220, translation

What the purport teaches

  • They hastily sprinkled water over the Lord’s body.
  • They took up His outer cloth to use as a fan.
  • They began fanning Him with the cloth, giving Him practical care.

Try this today

Offer someone a simple comfort today, such as water or help staying cool.

Ask yourself

What simple resources can I use to care for 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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