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Disciples engaged in devotion

“Among his disciples were Caitanya dāsa, who was a priest of the Govinda Deity, as well as Mukundānanda Cakravartī and the great devotee Kṛṣṇadāsa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 8.69, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Caitanya dāsa was among the disciples mentioned here. He served as a priest of the Govinda Deity.
  • Mukundānanda Cakravartī was also among these disciples.
  • Kṛṣṇadāsa, another disciple named here, is described as a great devotee.

Try this today

Reread the three disciples’ names and note the service attributed to Caitanya dāsa.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Caitanya dāsa being remembered for his service?

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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