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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.19

The Devotees Together Care for the Lord

“The devotees tried to rouse the Lord by various means, but His consciousness did not return. Therefore they all lifted Him and brought Him back home.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 17.19, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees tried various means to rouse the Lord.
  • Despite their efforts, His consciousness did not return.
  • They then all lifted Him and brought Him home, responding together to His condition.

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Join someone in one small, practical act of devotional service today.

Ask yourself

What can you learn from the devotees’ united effort to care for the Lord?

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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