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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.110

Invite the Lord and His Associates

“After hearing this from Gopīnātha Ācārya, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya said, “First go to the place where Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is staying and invite Him here with His associates. Ask Him on my account.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.110, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After hearing Gopīnātha Ācārya, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya asks him to visit Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He asks that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu be invited together with His associates.
  • The invitation is to be made on Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya’s behalf.

Try this today

Extend one thoughtful invitation today, taking care to include the person’s companions where appropriate.

Ask yourself

How can I show thoughtful hospitality that includes others’ companions?

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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