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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 10.99
যাইতেহ পথ নাহি, যাইবে কেমনে ? মহা-অপরাধ হয় প্রভুর লঙ্ঘনে ॥ ৯৯ ॥
yāiteha patha nāhi, yāibe kemane?
mahā-aparādha haya prabhura laṅghane
There was no way to go. How could he leave? When he thought of crossing over the Lord’s body, he considered it a great offense.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Govinda found no way to leave the room.
Leaving would have meant crossing over the Lord’s body.
He considered doing so a great offense and would not do it to take his own lunch.
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.
When does reverence ask you to pause rather than choose the easiest way?
In one devotional activity today, take care not to let haste or convenience override respectful conduct.
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