Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.57
Saintly Devotees Purify Even Holy Places
“ ‘Saints of your caliber are themselves places of pilgrimage. Because of their purity, they are constant companions of the Lord, and therefore they can purify even the places of pilgrimage.’
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira spoke these words while receiving his saintly uncle Vidura, who was returning from visiting sacred places of pilgrimage.
- Advanced devotees are themselves holy places. Because of their purity, they are constant companions of the Lord and always carry Lord Viṣṇu in their hearts.
- Such devotees can purify even places of pilgrimage. They revitalize holy places polluted by the pilgrimages of sinners.
Try this today
Reflect for one minute on the description of advanced devotees always carrying Lord Viṣṇu in their hearts.
Ask yourself
How does this teaching change the way you understand what makes a place holy?
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.