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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.9

Recognize Devotion Beyond Royal Position

“Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya replied, “My dear Lord, what You have said is correct, but this King is not an ordinary king. He is a great devotee and servant of Lord Jagannātha.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.9, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya respectfully agrees with what the Lord has said.
  • He explains that this King is not an ordinary king.
  • The King is a great devotee and servant of Lord Jagannātha.

Try this today

Today, acknowledge one person's devotional service with a sincere word of appreciation.

Ask yourself

Do I notice a person's devotion and service, rather than only their position?

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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