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Awaiting Mādhavendra Purī’s Service

“For many days I have been observing you, and I have been wondering, ‘When will Mādhavendra Purī come here to serve Me?’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.39, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The boy said He had been observing Mādhavendra Purī for many days.
  • He had been wondering when Mādhavendra Purī would come there.
  • He was awaiting Mādhavendra Purī’s arrival to serve Him.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today for one act of devotional service you have been postponing.

Ask yourself

How does the boy’s eagerness for Mādhavendra Purī’s service affect your own desire to serve?

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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