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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.63

Devotees Gather at Advaita Ācārya’s House

“Before the appearance of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu, all the devotees of Navadvīpa used to gather in the house of Advaita Ācārya.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 13.63, translation

What the purport teaches

  • These gatherings took place before the appearance of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • All the devotees of Navadvīpa used to gather together.
  • Their meeting place was the house of Advaita Ācārya.

Try this today

Contact a devotee today to arrange a small gathering.

Ask yourself

What place does gathering with devotees have 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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