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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.94

The King Marvels at the Devotees’ Effulgence

“The King said, “Upon seeing all these devotees, I am very much astonished, for I have never seen such an effulgence.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.94, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The King looks upon all the devotees.
  • Seeing their effulgence fills him with astonishment.
  • He says that he has never seen such an effulgence before.

Try this today

Reread the King’s words slowly and pause to consider his astonishment.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the King’s response to the devotees?

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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