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Serving the Lord with Personal Care

“The Lord was then given spices to purify His mouth. Afterwards He was made to rest, and Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya personally massaged His legs.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.90, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord was given spices to purify His mouth.
  • Afterwards, arrangements were made for Him to rest.
  • Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya personally massaged the Lord’s legs.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly today, noticing each act of care offered to the Lord.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the personal care in Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya’s service?

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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