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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.174

Countless People Desire to See the Lord

“Hundreds of thousands of people came to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. There was no counting the number. Because the Lord’s residence was very small, not everyone could see Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.174, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Hundreds of thousands of people came to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • The gathering was so large that the number could not be counted.
  • The Lord’s residence was very small. Because of this limited space, not everyone could see Him.

Try this today

Spend one minute reflecting on the contrast between the vast crowd and the Lord’s small residence.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about so many people wanting to see the Lord?

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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