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Recognize Another Person’s Deep Devotion

“Upon reading the letter, everyone was astonished to see that King Pratāparudra had so much devotion for the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.13, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone read the letter.
  • They were astonished by the depth of King Pratāparudra’s devotion.
  • His devotion was directed toward the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Pause today to appreciate one expression of devotion to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

Am I open to being moved by another person’s devotion?

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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