Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.7-8
Devotees Dearer Than Life
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu called all His devotees together and, holding them by the hand, humbly informed them, “You are all more dear to Me than My life. I can give up My life, but to give you up is difficult for Me.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu called all His devotees together and held them by the hand.
- He humbly told them that they were more dear to Him than His life.
- He said He could give up His life, but giving them up was difficult for Him.
Try this today
Reread the Lord’s words slowly, pausing to reflect on how dear His devotees are to Him.
Ask yourself
What touches you about the Lord’s humble expression of affection for His devotees?
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.