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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.186

Keep the Lord’s shelter as your goal

“Not caring about eating, he traveled all day. Hunger was not an impediment, for his mind was concentrated upon obtaining shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.186, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha dāsa traveled all day without caring about eating.
  • Hunger did not become an impediment to his journey.
  • His mind was concentrated upon obtaining shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Take a quiet minute today to pray for shelter at Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet.

Ask yourself

What helps you keep your mind on seeking Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shelter?

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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