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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.130

Respectful Invitations to the Lord

“Thus all the respectable people of Mathurā, headed by the brāhmaṇas, came to Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya and extended invitations to the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.130, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the respectable people of Mathurā came to extend invitations to the Lord.
  • The brāhmaṇas headed this group of people.
  • They approached Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya to convey their invitations.

Try this today

Offer one invitation today with thoughtful, respectful words.

Ask yourself

How can I express respect when inviting someone?

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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