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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.339

Seek devotee association and hear Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam

“You should describe the symptoms of a devotee, how to associate with devotees, how to satisfy a devotee by rendering service, and how to give up the association of nondevotees. You should also explain the value of regularly hearing the recitation of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.339, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The symptoms of a devotee and how to associate with devotees should be explained.
  • One should learn how to satisfy a devotee by rendering service and how to give up the association of nondevotees.
  • The value of regularly hearing the recitation of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam should also be explained.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes today hearing a recitation of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Ask yourself

How could you make hearing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam more regular?

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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