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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.150

Honor readers and seek their mercy

“I now worship the lotus feet of all my readers, for by the mercy of their lotus feet there is all good fortune.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 20.150, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author now turns to all his readers.
  • He worships their lotus feet, expressing deep respect for them.
  • He says that all good fortune comes by the mercy of their lotus feet.

Try this today

Offer a quiet expression of respect for others who read Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta.

Ask yourself

How does the author's respect for his readers challenge the way you think about learning together?

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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