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Offer Prayers to the Devotees First

“Now I have worshiped all the various levels of devotees. Worshiping them is the source of all good fortune.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 1.82, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author has worshiped all the various levels of devotees.
  • Worshiping the devotees is the source of all good fortune.
  • Before offering prayers to the Lord, one should offer prayers to His devotees and associates.

Try this today

Before your next prayer to the Lord, first offer a brief prayer to His devotees and associates.

Ask yourself

How can I remember the Lord’s devotees and associates when I offer prayers?

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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