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Serving the Lord with Great Pleasure

“With great pleasure Tapana Miśra brought Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to his home and rendered service unto Him. Indeed, he began to dance, waving his cloth.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.87, translation

What the purport teaches

  • With great pleasure, Tapana Miśra brought Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to his home.
  • At home, he rendered service unto the Lord.
  • His pleasure found expression in dancing and waving his cloth.

Try this today

Before one small act of service today, pause to remember Tapana Miśra’s joyful service.

Ask yourself

What can you learn from the pleasure Tapana Miśra took in serving the Lord?

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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