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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.122

A Devotee’s Humble Request

“King Puruṣottama-deva was a great devotee and was advanced in the civilization of the Āryans. He begged at the lotus feet of Gopāla, “Please come to my kingdom.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.122, translation

What the purport teaches

  • King Puruṣottama-deva was a great devotee.
  • He was advanced in the civilization of the Āryans.
  • He begged at Gopāla’s lotus feet, asking Him to come to his kingdom.

Try this today

Offer a brief, humble prayer asking Gopāla to be present in your life.

Ask yourself

How can the King’s humble request guide the way you pray?

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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