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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.192

Offering Prayers to the Lord and Devotees

“After this, the Muslim governor offered prayers to the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, as well as to the lotus feet of all His devotees. After that, the governor departed. Indeed, he was very pleased.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.192, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Muslim governor offered prayers to the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He also offered prayers to the lotus feet of all His devotees.
  • After offering these prayers, the governor departed very pleased.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to offer prayers to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His devotees.

Ask yourself

Do I remember to honor the devotees as well as 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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