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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.81

Carefully Preparing for the Lord’s Rest

“Arranging for the Lord’s rest, Śrī Mādhavendra Purī brought a new cot, and over this he spread a new bedspread and thus made the bed ready.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Mādhavendra Purī arranged for the Lord to rest.
  • He brought a new cot for the Lord.
  • He spread a new bedspread over the cot and made the bed ready.

Try this today

Carefully clean and arrange one item used in the Lord’s service today.

Ask yourself

What does this careful preparation teach me about attending to small details in 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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