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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.83

The five best limbs

Associate with devotees

“The root cause of devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa is association with advanced devotees. Even when one’s dormant love for Kṛṣṇa awakens, association with devotees is still most essential.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 22.83, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Association with advanced devotees is the root cause of devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • One’s dormant love for Kṛṣṇa can awaken.
  • Even after that love awakens, association with devotees remains most essential.

Try this today

The root cause of devotional service, and still essential afterwards. Speak with one devotee today about the verse you are reading — not about anything else.

Ask yourself

Who am I actually talking to about this book?

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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