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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.31

Respectful Arrival and the Lord’s Wonder

“When Advaita Ācārya arrived, He stood before the Lord and offered His obeisances. After seeing Him, the Lord began to wonder about the entire situation.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.31, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After arriving, Advaita Ācārya stood before the Lord.
  • He offered His obeisances to the Lord.
  • Seeing Advaita Ācārya, the Lord began to wonder about the entire situation.

Try this today

Pause today to offer a respectful bow to the Lord.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Advaita Ācārya’s way of approaching 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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