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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.79

The Lord Visits His Devotees

“In this way Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu used to eat at the temple of Śacīmātā every day and also visit the house of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura when kīrtana was performed.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.79, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu used to eat at the temple of Śacīmātā every day.
  • He also visited the house of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura when kīrtana was performed.
  • These visits illustrate the Lord’s presence among His devotees, explained in the surrounding verses as His response to pure devotion.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes today participating in or listening attentively to kīrtana.

Ask yourself

How does the Lord’s presence during kīrtana deepen your appreciation of it?

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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