Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.181
Carrying Sandalwood for Gopāla’s Sake
“Although Mādhavendra Purī was hungry, he would not beg food to eat. This renounced person carried a load of sandalwood for the sake of Śrī Gopāla.
What the purport teaches
- Although Mādhavendra Purī was hungry, he would not beg food for himself.
- He was a renounced person, yet he carried a load of sandalwood.
- He carried that load for the sake of Śrī Gopāla.
Try this today
Offer a little of your time and effort today to complete one practical service for the Lord.
Ask yourself
What does Mādhavendra Purī’s effort for Śrī Gopāla teach me about 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.