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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.100

The King Wants the Lord to Stay

“Go personally to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and keep Him at Jagannātha Purī with great attention. I shall excuse Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka from all his debts.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 9.100, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The King asked Kāśī Miśra to go personally to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He wanted Kāśī Miśra to take great care to keep the Lord at Jagannātha Purī.
  • The King also declared that he would excuse Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka from all his debts.

Try this today

Reread the King’s request today and briefly reflect on his eagerness for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to remain.

Ask yourself

What does the King’s request show about his desire for the Lord’s presence?

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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