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Service Filled with Love of Godhead

“Mādhavendra Purī smeared the sandalwood pulp over the body of Gopīnātha, and in this way he was overpowered with love of Godhead.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.175, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Mādhavendra Purī smeared sandalwood pulp over Gopīnātha’s body.
  • He personally performed this service to Gopīnātha.
  • In this way, Mādhavendra Purī was overpowered with love of Godhead.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute reflecting on Mādhavendra Purī applying sandalwood pulp while overwhelmed with love of Godhead.

Ask yourself

How does Mādhavendra Purī’s love deepen my understanding of his 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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