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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.147

The Devotees Cry in Concern

“When the boy did not regain consciousness after some time, Advaita Ācārya and the other devotees began to cry.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.147, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Some time passed, but the boy did not regain consciousness.
  • Advaita Ācārya began to cry.
  • The other devotees also cried when the boy remained unconscious.

Try this today

Listen kindly to someone who is worried about another person.

Ask yourself

How does the devotees’ crying help you reflect on concern for others?

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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