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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.9

Friendship Gives the Chance to See Jagannātha

“You are all My friends, and you have properly executed the duties of friends by bringing Me here to Jagannātha Purī and giving Me the chance to see Lord Jagannātha in the temple.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.9, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord addressed His devotees as His friends.
  • He said they had properly executed the duties of friends by bringing Him to Jagannātha Purī.
  • He acknowledged that they had given Him the chance to see Lord Jagannātha in the temple.

Try this today

Thank a friend today for a specific way they have helped you.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s acknowledgment teach you about appreciating a friend’s help?

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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