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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.46

Become Steady by Focusing on Service

“Mādhavendra Purī cried for some time, but then he fixed his mind on executing the order of Gopāla. Thus he became tranquil.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.46, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Mādhavendra Purī cried for some time.
  • He then fixed his mind on carrying out the order of Gopāla.
  • By turning his attention to that order, he became tranquil.

Try this today

Choose one small service to carry out today and focus on its next step.

Ask yourself

How can focusing on a clear act of service help me become steady?

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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