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Devotees Gather at the Lord’s Shelter

“As all the rivers flow into the sea, all the devotees throughout the country finally came to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shelter.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.187, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Devotees came from throughout the country.
  • They finally came to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shelter.
  • Their coming is compared to all the rivers flowing into the sea.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, reflecting on the devotees coming to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shelter.

Ask yourself

What does the image of rivers flowing into the sea help me understand about seeking the Lord’s shelter?

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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