Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.105
Readiness to Serve, Attention to Hesitation
“When the Lord lay down on the bed, Advaita Ācārya waited to massage His legs, but the Lord was very hesitant and spoke as follows to Advaita Ācārya.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord lay down on the bed.
- Advaita Ācārya waited to massage His legs.
- The Lord was very hesitant and began to speak to Advaita Ācārya. This verse does not yet give His words.
Try this today
Offer someone a small act of care today, and pause to hear their response before proceeding.
Ask yourself
When I offer service, am I attentive to the other person’s hesitation?
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.