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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.247

Seeking the Lord’s Company and Service

“Tapana Miśra also heard news of the Lord’s arrival in Vārāṇasī, and he went to Candraśekhara’s house to meet Him. After talking, he invited the Lord to take lunch at his place.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.247, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Tapana Miśra heard that the Lord had arrived in Vārāṇasī.
  • He went to Candraśekhara’s house to meet Him.
  • After talking with the Lord, Tapana Miśra invited Him to take lunch at his place.

Try this today

Write one sentence describing how Tapana Miśra turned hearing the news into an opportunity to serve.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about Tapana Miśra’s response to news of the Lord’s arrival?

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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