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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.38

Welcoming Devotees With Garlands

“When they all arrived at a bridge called Āṭhāranālā, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, hearing the news of their arrival, sent two garlands with Govinda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.38, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees arrived at the bridge called Āṭhāranālā.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard the news of their arrival.
  • He sent two garlands with Govinda.

Try this today

Give someone a warm welcome today.

Ask yourself

How can you show thoughtful care when someone arrives?

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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