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Eagerness to See Caitanya Mahāprabhu

“Everyone in the party was very anxious at heart to see Caitanya Mahāprabhu; therefore they hastily went on to Jagannātha Purī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.37, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone in the party was deeply eager to see Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • This eagerness was felt within their hearts.
  • Their desire to see Him moved them to go hastily toward Jagannātha Purī.

Try this today

Pause for one minute today to reflect on their heartfelt desire to see Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the devotees’ eagerness to see Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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