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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.62

Accept Caring Companionship for Temple Visits

“The Bhaṭṭācārya replied, “Do not go alone to see the Deity at the Jagannātha temple. It is better that You go with me or my men.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.62, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Bhaṭṭācārya advises against going alone to see the Deity at the Jagannātha temple.
  • He says it is better to go with him.
  • He also offers his men as companions for the visit.

Try this today

When planning your next temple visit, ask someone to accompany you.

Ask yourself

How willing are you to accept companionship when someone offers it for your care?

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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