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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.152

Devotees Eagerly Invite the Lord

“The four months of Cāturmāsya passed in this manner, with the Lord accepting invitations from His devotees. Because of a heavy schedule of invitations, however, some of the Vaiṣṇavas could not get an open day on which to invite the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.152, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The four months of Cāturmāsya passed with the Lord accepting invitations from His devotees.
  • His schedule of invitations was very full.
  • Some Vaiṣṇavas could not find an open day on which to invite Him.

Try this today

When inviting someone today, ask what day is available rather than assuming they are free.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when an opportunity to serve is not available when I wish?

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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