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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 10.98
প্রত্যহ প্রভুর নিদ্রায় যান প্রসাদ লইতে ।
সে দিবসের শ্রম দেখি’ লাগিলা চাপিতে ॥ ৯৮ ॥
pratyaha prabhura nidrāya yāna prasāda la-ite
se divasera śrama dekhi’ lāgilā cāpite
It was Govinda’s practice to go take lunch when the Lord was asleep. On that day, however, seeing the Lord’s weariness, Govinda continued massaging His body.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Govinda usually took lunch while the Lord was asleep.
On this day, he noticed the Lord’s weariness.
Instead of leaving for lunch, he continued massaging the Lord’s body.
Tender service. Food prepared and carried with love becomes a medium of intimate exchange.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Somehow or other Govinda, the personal servant of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, crossed over the Lord’s body and massaged His feet. Govinda could not go out that day, however, and therefore he was unable to accept prasādam.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 10
Learn the words of the verse.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How can you become more attentive to the needs present in your service?
During one service today, notice a specific need and make a small adjustment to meet it.
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