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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.7

Association brings relief amid separation

“Because the Lord associated with various devotees during the day, His mind was somewhat diverted, but at night the pangs of separation from Kṛṣṇa increased very rapidly.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.7, translation

What the purport teaches

  • During the day, the Lord associated with various devotees.
  • Their association somewhat diverted His mind from the pangs of separation from Kṛṣṇa.
  • At night, His pangs of separation increased very rapidly. The daytime relief did not end His longing.

Try this today

Make time today for a brief conversation with a devotee about one verse in this batch.

Ask yourself

What does the daytime association suggest to you about the value of being 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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