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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.125

Concern for Rūpa and Sanātana’s Daily Life

“They would ask those returning from Vṛndāvana, “How are Rūpa and Sanātana doing in Vṛndāvana? What are their activities in the renounced order? How do they manage to eat?” These were the questions asked.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.125, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord’s associates asked how Rūpa and Sanātana were doing in Vṛndāvana.
  • They wanted to know about their activities in the renounced order.
  • They also asked how Rūpa and Sanātana managed to eat.

Try this today

Ask a devotee how they are doing and whether they have what they need for a meal.

Ask yourself

Do I take an interest in both a devotee’s service and their daily needs?

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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