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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.69

Worship Leads to Love for Kṛṣṇa

“O people of the world, worship the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in all respects. Only in this way will you achieve the nectarean treasure of ecstatic love for Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 17.69, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The invitation to worship Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is addressed to all people of the world.
  • The verse asks us to worship His lotus feet in all respects.
  • Only in this way will we achieve the nectarean treasure of ecstatic love for Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer at Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet, asking for love for Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How can I respond today to this invitation to worship Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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