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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.246

The Lord Returns with His Devotees

“That night the Lord stayed at the house of Vijaya Ācārya. In the morning the Lord took all His devotees and returned home.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.246, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord stayed that night at the house of Vijaya Ācārya.
  • In the morning, the Lord departed for home.
  • He took all His devotees with Him.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, noting who hosted the Lord and who accompanied Him home.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord keeping His devotees with Him?

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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