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Joyfully Observing Lord Jagannātha’s Festivals

“All the devotees remained at Jagannātha Purī for four continuous months, and they observed all Lord Jagannātha’s festivals with great pleasure.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.16, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the devotees remained at Jagannātha Purī.
  • Their stay lasted four continuous months.
  • They observed all Lord Jagannātha’s festivals with great pleasure.

Try this today

Find out when a festival of Lord Jagannātha will next be observed near you, and note the date.

Ask yourself

What inspires you about the devotees’ sustained and joyful participation?

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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