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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.66

The Opportunity to Invite the Lord

“For nine days, nine chief devotees, headed by Advaita Ācārya, got an opportunity to invite the Lord to their homes.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.66, translation

What the purport teaches

  • For nine days, devotees had the opportunity to invite the Lord to their homes.
  • These invitations came from nine chief devotees.
  • Advaita Ācārya headed this group of devotees.

Try this today

Take a moment today to reflect on the privilege of welcoming the Lord.

Ask yourself

What does the word “opportunity” suggest about how the devotees valued inviting the Lord?

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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