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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.149

The Lord Knows His Devotee’s Affection

“Then turning toward Śivānanda Sena, the Lord said, “I know that from the very beginning your affection for Me has been very great.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.149, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord turned toward Śivānanda Sena and spoke directly to him.
  • He acknowledged that Śivānanda Sena’s affection for Him was very great.
  • The Lord said He knew this affection had been present from the very beginning.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to express your affection for the Lord in prayer.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s acknowledgment of Śivānanda Sena’s affection mean to me?

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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