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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.70

Remembering Those He Wished to See

“Before this, I decided to go to Vṛndāvana and on the way see My mother, the river Ganges and other devotees once again.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.70, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recalled His earlier decision to go to Vṛndāvana.
  • On the way, He wanted to see His mother and the river Ganges again.
  • He also wished to see the other devotees once more.

Try this today

Write down one small step toward reconnecting with a family member or devotee.

Ask yourself

Whom would you like to make time to see again?

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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