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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.98

The Lord and Devotees Wash Together

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself and His devotees began to throw water onto the ceiling. When this water fell, it washed the walls and floor.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.98, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself took part in washing.
  • He and His devotees threw water onto the ceiling.
  • As the water fell, it washed the walls and floor.

Try this today

Join someone in a small cleaning task today.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu working alongside His devotees?

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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