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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.40

Happiness in Personally Serving the Lord

“Saying this, Śrī Advaita Ācārya took the Lord into the boat and brought the Lord to His residence. There Advaita Ācārya washed the feet of the Lord and was consequently very happy within.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.40, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Advaita Ācārya took the Lord into the boat.
  • He brought the Lord to His residence and washed His feet.
  • By washing the Lord’s feet, Advaita Ācārya became very happy within.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute remembering Advaita Ācārya washing the Lord’s feet and the happiness He felt.

Ask yourself

What does Advaita Ācārya’s inner happiness show you about His 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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