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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.199

The Lord Honors Advaita Ācārya’s Request

“Caitanya Mahāprabhu never violated the request of Advaita Ācārya; therefore He remained at His home and did not leave immediately for Jagannātha Purī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.199, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Caitanya Mahāprabhu never violated the request of Advaita Ācārya.
  • In keeping with that request, He remained at Advaita Ācārya’s home.
  • He did not leave immediately for Jagannātha Purī.

Try this today

Give one person’s request your careful attention today, remembering how the Lord honored Advaita Ācārya’s request.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s decision show you about His regard for Advaita Ācārya’s request?

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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