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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.16

The Lord comes to Haridāsa Ṭhākura

“At that very moment, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, after visiting the temple of Jagannātha to see the offering of upala-bhoga [morning refreshments], came with His other devotees to see Haridāsa Ṭhākura.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.16, translation

What the purport teaches

  • At that very moment, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrives, just as Haridāsa Ṭhākura has said.
  • He has visited the temple of Jagannātha to see the offering of upala-bhoga, or morning refreshments.
  • He comes with His other devotees to see Haridāsa Ṭhākura.

Try this today

Arrange a brief visit or conversation with a devotee today.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s visit help me appreciate about spending time with devotees?

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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