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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.285

The Lord Agrees to Remain

“Being requested by all the devotees, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu agreed to remain at Jagannātha Purī for four months. Hearing this, King Pratāparudra became very happy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.285, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the devotees requested Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to remain.
  • He agreed to stay at Jagannātha Purī for four months.
  • King Pratāparudra became very happy upon hearing His decision.

Try this today

Reread the verse and pause to reflect on the happiness His agreement brought.

Ask yourself

What does the devotees’ request reveal about their desire for the Lord’s presence?

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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