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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.80

A Request at the Lord’s Lotus Feet

“One day, after the festival was over, Vallabha Bhaṭṭa went to the abode of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and submitted a request at the lotus feet of the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.80, translation

What the purport teaches

  • One day after the festival, Vallabha Bhaṭṭa visited Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s abode.
  • He submitted a request at the lotus feet of the Lord.
  • The next verse explains his request: he wanted the Lord to hear his commentary on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Try this today

When making a request today, take a moment to express it respectfully.

Ask yourself

What can you learn from the respectful way Vallabha Bhaṭṭa presented his request?

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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