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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.27

Making the Lords Our Life

“Making Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda the Lords of his life, Gaurīdāsa Paṇḍita sacrificed everything for the service of Lord Nityānanda, even the fellowship of his own family.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 11.27, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Gaurīdāsa Paṇḍita made Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityānanda the Lords of his life.
  • He sacrificed everything for the service of Lord Nityānanda.
  • His sacrifice extended even to the fellowship of his own family.

Try this today

Set aside one small personal convenience today to make time for devotional service.

Ask yourself

How could service to Lord Nityānanda become more central in your life?

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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