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Serving the Lord During His Rest

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu took His rest after lunch, the son of Tapana Miśra, named Raghu, used to massage His legs.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.90, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu took His rest after lunch.
  • Tapana Miśra had a son named Raghu.
  • While the Lord rested, Raghu used to massage His legs.

Try this today

Do one small, considerate thing today to help someone rest comfortably.

Ask yourself

What do you appreciate about Raghu’s quiet, personal service to 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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