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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.8

Glorify the Lord and His Devotees

“All glories to Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu! All glories to Lord Nityānanda! All glories to Advaita Ācārya! And all glories to all the devotees of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu!”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.8, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author declares all glories to Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He also glorifies Lord Nityānanda and Advaita Ācārya.
  • His praise extends to all the devotees of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. The devotees are included in this joyful offering of honor.

Try this today

Read this verse aloud once, giving attention to each person and all the devotees being glorified.

Ask yourself

How can you make room for honoring the Lord’s devotees in your own expressions of devotion?

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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