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Pure Saints Are Places of Pilgrimage

“ ‘Saints of your caliber are themselves places of pilgrimage. Because of their purity, they are constant companions of the Lord, and therefore they can purify even the places of pilgrimage.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.12, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Saints of this caliber are themselves places of pilgrimage.
  • Because of their purity, they are constant companions of the Lord.
  • They can therefore purify even the places of pilgrimage.

Try this today

Take a moment today to reflect on the connection between purity, companionship with the Lord, and the ability to purify others.

Ask yourself

What does this verse teach me to value in a saint?

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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