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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.65

Sharing Devotional Company with Family

“That year, Śivānanda Sena brought with him his wife and youngest son, Purī dāsa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.65, translation

What the purport teaches

  • That year, Śivānanda Sena brought his wife and youngest son with him.
  • His youngest son was Purī dāsa, the boy described in the following verses.
  • The family’s visit gave the boy an opportunity to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Invite a family member to read these verses with you today.

Ask yourself

How could you share a simple devotional activity with your family?

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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