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The Devotees Gather for Luncheon

“After bathing in the sea, Advaita Prabhu and all the other devotees returned, and on their return they saw the top of the Jagannātha temple. They then went to the residence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to take their luncheon.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.198, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Prabhu and all the other devotees returned after bathing in the sea.
  • On their return, they saw the top of the Jagannātha temple.
  • They then went to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s residence to take their luncheon.

Try this today

Take a moment today to recall the devotees seeing the temple and gathering at the Lord’s residence.

Ask yourself

How does this verse describe the devotees spending time together?

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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