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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.268

A Firm Conclusion Before the Next Step

“After coming to this firm conclusion, the Lord continued to stay at home. In the meantime Keśava Bhāratī came to the town of Nadia.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.268, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord has come to a firm conclusion.
  • After reaching that conclusion, He continues to stay at home.
  • In the meantime, Keśava Bhāratī comes to the town of Nadia.

Try this today

Write down the three events in this verse in their stated order.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about the distinction between reaching a firm conclusion and immediately acting on it?

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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