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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.50

Following Directions with Joy

“After hearing this, all the people accompanied Mādhavendra Purī with great pleasure. According to his directions, they cut down bushes, cleared a path and entered the jungle.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.50, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the people accompanied Mādhavendra Purī with great pleasure.
  • Following his directions, they cut down bushes and cleared a path.
  • They entered the jungle together after clearing the way.

Try this today

Help with one shared task today, carefully following the directions given.

Ask yourself

How can you bring a willing, joyful spirit to a shared task?

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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