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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.47

The Lord’s Association Is Invaluable

“After many births, due to some pious activity I got Your association. Now providence is breaking this invaluable association.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.47, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Bhaṭṭācārya said that he had gained the Lord’s association after many births.
  • He attributed this opportunity to some pious activity.
  • He called that association invaluable and lamented that providence was now breaking it.

Try this today

Reread the Bhaṭṭācārya’s words today and spend a quiet moment considering the word “invaluable.”

Ask yourself

Do I recognize the Lord’s association as something invaluable?

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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