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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.199

Honoring Devoted Associates

“After this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu offered flower garlands and sandalwood pulp to all His devoted personal associates.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.199, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu offered flower garlands to His devoted personal associates.
  • He also offered them sandalwood pulp.
  • All His devoted personal associates received these offerings.

Try this today

Offer a flower to a devotee today as a simple expression of respect.

Ask yourself

How does this personal honoring of devotees inspire you?

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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