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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.17

Steady Service Brings Satisfaction

“Indeed, the young brāhmaṇa always rendered service to the older one, and the old man, being very satisfied with his service, was pleased with him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.17, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The young brāhmaṇa always rendered service to the older one.
  • The older man was very satisfied with the younger man's service.
  • Through this service, the younger brāhmaṇa pleased the older man.

Try this today

Offer one practical service to an older person today.

Ask yourself

How can I become more steady in helping someone who needs my 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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