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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.67

Recognizing the Trouble Others Take

“All of you come to see Me every year,” the Lord said. “To come here and then return must certainly give you great trouble.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.67, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees came to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu every year.
  • The Lord recognized that both coming and returning caused them great trouble.
  • His sweet words showed concern for the effort they made to be with Him.

Try this today

Thank someone today for the time or travel they have given to visit you.

Ask yourself

Do I notice the effort others make to spend time with me?

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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