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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.14

Visit Lord Jagannātha Amid Responsibilities

“At this time, Mahārāja Pratāparudra arrived at Jagannātha Purī, Puruṣottama, and, accompanied by his secretaries, ministers and military officers, went to visit the temple of Lord Jagannātha.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.14, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Mahārāja Pratāparudra arrives at Jagannātha Purī, Puruṣottama, and visits the temple of Lord Jagannātha with his secretaries, ministers and military officers.
  • The purport says that he appears to have lived at Kaṭaka (Cuttack), his capital, before shifting his capital to Khurdā, a few miles from Jagannātha Purī.
  • The purport also notes a railway station there called Khurdā Road.

Try this today

Today, set aside a specific time for your next temple visit.

Ask yourself

How can I make room for a temple visit amid my responsibilities?

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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