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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.56

Longstanding Affection Inspires a Visit

“Parameśvara Modaka had been affectionate toward the Lord since His childhood, and he was one of those who came that year to see the Lord at Jagannātha Purī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.56, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Parameśvara Modaka had been affectionate toward the Lord since His childhood.
  • His affection continued beyond the Lord’s childhood visits to his home.
  • He was among those who came that year to see the Lord at Jagannātha Purī.

Try this today

Reach out today to someone for whom you have felt affection for a long time.

Ask yourself

How do you make time to maintain relationships marked by longstanding affection?

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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