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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.215

The Lord’s Eternal Residences

“Lord Keśava eternally resides at Mathurā, and Lord Puruṣottama, known by the name Jagannātha, eternally resides at Nīlācala.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.215, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Keśava eternally resides at Mathurā.
  • Lord Puruṣottama is known by the name Jagannātha.
  • Lord Puruṣottama eternally resides at Nīlācala.

Try this today

Read aloud the two pairings: Keśava at Mathurā; Puruṣottama, or Jagannātha, at Nīlācala.

Ask yourself

What does this verse tell me about the Lord’s lasting presence at Mathurā and Nīlācala?

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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