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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.85

Pure Devotee Association Is the Greatest Treasure

“ ‘O devotees! O you who are free from all sins! Let me inquire from you about that which is supremely auspicious for all living entities. Association with a pure devotee for even half a moment in this material world is the greatest treasure for human society.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 22.85, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker asks devotees who are free from all sins about what is supremely auspicious for all living entities.
  • Association with a pure devotee is valuable even for half a moment.
  • Such association is the greatest treasure for human society in this material world.

Try this today

Today, seek a brief opportunity to hear from a pure devotee.

Ask yourself

How much value do I place on even a brief opportunity to associate with a pure devotee?

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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