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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.146

Accepting a Devotee, Departing for Mathurā

“After saying this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted that brāhmaṇa as His devotee. The next morning, rising very early, the Lord started for Mathurā.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.146, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After speaking, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the brāhmaṇa as His devotee.
  • The next morning, the Lord rose very early.
  • He then started for Mathurā.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on the words “accepted that brāhmaṇa as His devotee.”

Ask yourself

What does being accepted as the Lord’s devotee mean to me?

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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