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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.70

The Lord Accepts His Devotees’ Hospitality

“Some of the prominent devotees like Advaita Ācārya used to invite Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to take His meals at their homes. The Lord accepted such invitations accompanied by His devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.70, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Prominent devotees, including Advaita Ācārya, invited Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to their homes.
  • They invited Him to take His meals there.
  • The Lord accepted these invitations and came accompanied by His devotees.

Try this today

Invite a devotee to share a meal at your home.

Ask yourself

How might you make room for devotees through simple hospitality?

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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