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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.64

The Lord Rescues His Departed Companion

“He left My company to associate with the Bhaṭṭathāris, but I rescued him from their company and brought him here.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.64, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The man left the Lord’s company to associate with the Bhaṭṭathāris.
  • The Lord rescued him from their company.
  • The Lord brought him back with Him to the present place.

Try this today

Review one choice of company you are making today, considering whether it draws you away from the Lord.

Ask yourself

Do my choices of company help me remain close to the Lord or draw me away?

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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