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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.224

The Lord Calls for His Devotees

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrived at a place known as Āṭhāranālā, near Jagannātha Purī, He sent Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya to call for His devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.224, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrived at a place known as Āṭhāranālā.
  • Āṭhāranālā was near Jagannātha Purī.
  • The Lord sent Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya to call for His devotees.

Try this today

Take a moment to remember the Lord’s arrival at Āṭhāranālā and His request that His devotees be called.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord calling for His devotees as He approached Jagannātha Purī?

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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