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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.167

Accepted as a Disciple

“While at Mathurā, Śrīpāda Mādhavendra Purī visited my house and accepted me as a disciple. He even took lunch at my home.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.167, translation

What the purport teaches

  • While at Mathurā, Śrīpāda Mādhavendra Purī visited the brāhmaṇa’s house.
  • He accepted the brāhmaṇa as his disciple.
  • He even took lunch at the brāhmaṇa’s home.

Try this today

Pause over the three things the brāhmaṇa recalls: the visit, acceptance as a disciple, and the shared meal.

Ask yourself

What feelings do the words “He even took lunch at my home” convey to you?

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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