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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.65

The Lord Among His Devotees

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sat in the midst of the devotees. Advaita Ācārya and Lord Nityānanda each sat on one side of the Lord. The other devotees sat in front of the Lord and behind Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.65, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sat in the midst of the devotees.
  • Advaita Ācārya and Lord Nityānanda each sat on one side of the Lord.
  • The other devotees sat in front of the Lord and behind Him.

Try this today

Spend a minute picturing the seating arrangement described here, with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in the midst.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the Lord sitting in the midst of His 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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