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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.57

An Affectionate Welcome

“When he offered his obeisances to the Lord, he said, “I am the same Parameśvara.” Upon seeing him, the Lord asked him questions with great affection.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.57, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Parameśvara offered his obeisances to the Lord.
  • He introduced himself by saying, “I am the same Parameśvara.”
  • Upon seeing him, the Lord asked him questions with great affection.

Try this today

Ask someone you know one caring question today, and listen attentively to the answer.

Ask yourself

How can your questions show genuine affection when you greet someone?

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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