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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 4.181
ভোকে রহে, তবু অন্ন মাগিঞা না খায় ।
হেন-জন-চন্দন-ভার বহি’ লঞা যায় ॥ ১৮১ ॥
bhoke rahe, tabu anna māgiñā nā khāya
hena-jana candana-bhāra vahi’ lañā yāya
“Although Mādhavendra Purī was hungry, he would not beg food to eat. This renounced person carried a load of sandalwood for the sake of Śrī Gopāla.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Although Mādhavendra Purī was hungry, he would not beg food for himself.
He was a renounced person, yet he carried a load of sandalwood.
He carried that load for the sake of Śrī Gopāla.
Selfless service and longing. Gopāla’s requests, Gopīnātha’s mercy, and Mādhavendra Purī’s devotion deepen the theme of longing.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Understanding that that would satisfy the Gopāla Deity at Govardhana, Mādhavendra Purī executed the order and returned to Jagannātha Purī. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu narrated this story for Lord Nityānanda Prabhu and other devotees and praised the pure devotional service of Mādhavendra Purī.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 4
Learn the words of the verse.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What does Mādhavendra Purī’s effort for Śrī Gopāla teach me about service?
Offer a little of your time and effort today to complete one practical service for the Lord.
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