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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.40

Respond Promptly to Devotional Guidance

“Having received Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s permission, Rāmānanda Rāya hastily went to the temple of Lord Jagannātha. Who can understand the devotional service of Rāya Rāmānanda?”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.40, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāmānanda Rāya received Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s permission.
  • He then hastily went to Lord Jagannātha’s temple.
  • The verse asks who can understand the devotional service of Rāya Rāmānanda.

Try this today

Take one small step today toward following devotional guidance you have already received.

Ask yourself

Do I respond promptly when given guidance for devotional service?

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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