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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.289

The Lord Waits for His Return

“I shall stay here until you return to take Lord Jagannātha’s remnants for your lunch.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.289, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord promises to remain there until Sārvabhauma returns.
  • Sārvabhauma is to return to take his lunch.
  • That lunch consists of Lord Jagannātha’s remnants.

Try this today

Give someone unhurried attention today rather than rushing away.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s willingness to wait teach me about personal care?

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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