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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.93

Separation and a Servant’s Simple Service

“In separation, the Lord became very much perturbed and walked on unhappily. His servant, Kṛṣṇadāsa, who was carrying His waterpot, followed behind.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.93, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord became very much perturbed in separation.
  • He walked on unhappily.
  • His servant, Kṛṣṇadāsa, followed behind, carrying His waterpot.

Try this today

Offer to carry something for someone today as a small act of service.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about Kṛṣṇadāsa’s simple service during this unhappy journey?

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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