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Accompanying Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to the Temple

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went toward the temple, Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī walked in front of Him, and at His two sides walked Svarūpa Dāmodara and Advaita Ācārya.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.208, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went toward the temple with His companions.
  • Paramānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī walked in front of Him.
  • Svarūpa Dāmodara and Advaita Ācārya walked at His two sides.

Try this today

Reread the translation and picture where each companion walked.

Ask yourself

What do you notice when you picture the companions walking before and beside Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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