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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.5

The Lord Is His Devotees’ Life

“All glories to all the devotees, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura! Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu is their life and soul.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 8.5, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author offers all glories to all the devotees.
  • Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura is named as the foremost among these devotees.
  • Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu is their life and soul.

Try this today

Spend one minute reflecting on the devotees’ devotion to Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What would it mean to regard Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu as my life and soul?

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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