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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.144-145

All His Associates Help His Pastimes

“His elders such as Lord Nityānanda, Advaita Ācārya and Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura, as well as His other devotees — whether His juniors, equals or superiors — are all His associates who help Him in His pastimes. Lord Gaurāṅga fulfills His aims with their help.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.144-145, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda, Advaita Ācārya and Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura are among His elders.
  • His devotees—whether juniors, equals or superiors—are all His associates who help Him in His pastimes.
  • Lord Gaurāṅga fulfills His aims with the help of these associates.

Try this today

Help another devotee with one small service today, without making age or standing the focus.

Ask yourself

What do you learn from devotees of every standing helping Lord Gaurāṅga?

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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