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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.126

The Wish to Give Something Precious

“The Queen had a very valuable pearl, which she wore on her nose, and she wished to give it to Gopāla. She then began to think as follows.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.126, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Queen possessed a very valuable pearl.
  • She wore the pearl on her nose.
  • She wished to give it to Gopāla and began considering the offering.

Try this today

Identify one thing you value and consider how you could offer it to Gopāla.

Ask yourself

What is something you value that you would like to offer to Gopāla?

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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