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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.46

Devotees Gather to See the Lord

“The first year after Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the renounced order of life, all the devotees, headed by Śrī Advaita Prabhu, went to see the Lord at Jagannātha Purī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.46, translation

What the purport teaches

  • This visit took place in the first year after Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the renounced order of life.
  • All the devotees went to see the Lord at Jagannātha Purī.
  • Śrī Advaita Prabhu headed the devotees on this visit.

Try this today

Reread the translation and pause to reflect on the devotees’ shared purpose in making this visit.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the devotees going together to see the Lord?

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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