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Read one verse of Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta with its Bengali, transliteration, word meanings, translation and study points.
Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 1.17
এক কুক্কুর চলে শিবানন্দ-সনে ।
ভক্ষ্য দিয়া লঞা চলে করিয়া পালনে ॥ ১৭ ॥
eka kukkura cale śivānanda-sane
bhakṣya diyā lañā cale kariyā pālane
While going to Jagannātha Purī, Śivānanda Sena allowed a dog to go with him. He supplied it food to eat and maintained it.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
While travelling to Jagannātha Purī, Śivānanda Sena allowed a dog to accompany him.
He supplied the dog with food to eat.
His care went beyond allowing the dog to come: he maintained it during the journey.
Recognition and encouragement. Rūpa’s devotional insight receives the Lord’s approval; even a dog receives mercy.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Śivānanda Sena took a dog with him and even paid fees for it to cross the river. One night, however, the dog could not get any food and therefore went directly to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at Jagannātha Purī.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 1
Learn the words of the verse.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How does Śivānanda Sena’s care for the dog encourage me to notice an animal’s needs?
Provide suitable food or fresh water for an animal in your care, or help someone who cares for one.
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