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Gopāla’s Worship Continues in Secret

“The Gopāla Deity was kept in the house of a brāhmaṇa, and His worship was conducted secretly. Everyone fled, and thus the village of Annakūṭa was deserted.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.30, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Gopāla Deity was kept in the house of a brāhmaṇa.
  • His worship was conducted secretly.
  • Everyone fled, leaving the village of Annakūṭa deserted.

Try this today

Set aside a quiet moment for worship today, reflecting on the care shown to Gopāla.

Ask yourself

What does the continuation of Gopāla’s worship during danger mean to you?

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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