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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.17

Association with Advaita Ācārya Purifies the Mind

“Nevertheless, My mind has become purified because I have associated with Advaita Ācārya, who is directly the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.17, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker credits association with Advaita Ācārya for the purification of His mind.
  • Advaita Ācārya is directly the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • The verse expresses appreciation for the purifying influence of His association.

Try this today

Take a moment today to appreciate someone whose association helps you turn toward devotional service.

Ask yourself

How can I become more appreciative of association that helps purify my mind?

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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