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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.38

The Lord Treasures His Devotee’s Association

“But whatever happiness is Mine is all due to your association. It is not fitting for you to go away and leave Me behind.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.38, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu says that His happiness is all due to Haridāsa’s association.
  • He tells Haridāsa that it is not fitting for him to go away and leave Him behind.
  • His words reveal His deep affection for Haridāsa and the happiness of being with him.

Try this today

Thank one devotee today for the happiness their company brings you.

Ask yourself

Do you recognize and appreciate the happiness that a devotee’s company brings?

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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