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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.130

Prepare Carefully for Deity Service

“Awaking from the dream, the priest immediately rose from bed and thought it wise to take a bath before entering the Deity’s room. He then opened the temple door.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.130, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Awaking from the dream, the priest immediately rose from bed.
  • He thought it wise to bathe before entering the Deity’s room.
  • After preparing himself, he opened the temple door.

Try this today

Take a moment to attend to personal cleanliness before worship today.

Ask yourself

How can you give more care to preparing for worship?

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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