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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.109

Seeing the Lord Awakens Devotion to Kṛṣṇa

“Upon hearing that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had arrived, all the villagers went to see Him. Simply by seeing Him, they all became devotees of Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.109, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The villagers heard that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had arrived.
  • All the villagers went to see Him.
  • Simply by seeing Him, they all became devotees of Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Pause over the words “they all became devotees of Kṛṣṇa” and reflect on this result of seeing the Lord.

Ask yourself

What does the villagers’ transformation show me about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s influence?

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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