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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.14

Beginning With Great Devotion

“Placing his lotus feet upon my head in great devotion, I shall now describe in summary the Lord’s final pastimes.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.14, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author places his predecessor’s lotus feet upon his head.
  • He does this in great devotion.
  • With this devotional attitude, he will describe the Lord’s final pastimes in summary.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment before reading to cultivate a respectful, devotional attitude.

Ask yourself

How can I approach this account with greater devotion?

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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