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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.198

Respectfully Requesting the Lord’s Continued Presence

“After that, Advaita Ācārya respectfully requested Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu to show Him mercy by remaining another two or four days.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.198, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya respectfully made a request to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He asked the Lord to remain another two or four days.
  • Advaita Ācārya asked for this continued stay as an expression of the Lord’s mercy.

Try this today

Practice making one request today with care and respect, reflecting on Advaita Ācārya’s manner.

Ask yourself

How does Advaita Ācārya’s request express His appreciation for the Lord’s presence?

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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