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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.57

The Lord Inspires an Earnest Request

“The brāhmaṇa knew that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu never went to anyone else’s house, yet due to inspiration from the Lord he earnestly requested Him to accept this invitation.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 7.57, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The brāhmaṇa knew that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu never went to anyone else’s house.
  • Nevertheless, he earnestly requested the Lord to accept his invitation.
  • His earnest request arose through inspiration from the Lord.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to offer one sincere request to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the brāhmaṇa’s earnestness despite knowing the Lord’s usual practice?

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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