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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.38

Temporary Stays in the Renounced Order

“Thus Rāmacandra Purī stayed at Jagannātha Purī. As is customary for those in the renounced order, he would sometimes stay someplace and then go away.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 8.38, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāmacandra Purī stayed at Jagannātha Purī.
  • He would sometimes stay in a place and then go away.
  • The verse describes this movement as customary for those in the renounced order.

Try this today

Note the place where Rāmacandra Purī stayed and the custom described in this verse.

Ask yourself

What does this verse tell you about the customary way of life of those in the renounced order?

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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