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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.97

Welcoming Companionship with Humility

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “Please stay with Me and thus show Me favor, accepting the shelter of Jagannātha Purī.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.97, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asks, “Please stay with Me.” His invitation is personal and warm.
  • He describes the other's staying with Him as showing Him favor.
  • He asks His companion to accept the shelter of Jagannātha Purī.

Try this today

Invite someone to spend a little time with you, and express appreciation for their company.

Ask yourself

How can I welcome someone's company as a favor rather than take it for granted?

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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