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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.297

The Lord Calls Rāmānanda Rāya to Purī

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu told him, “Give up all material engagements and come to Jagannātha Purī. I will return there very soon after finishing My tour and pilgrimage.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.297, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu told Rāmānanda Rāya to give up all material engagements.
  • He instructed him to come to Jagannātha Purī.
  • The Lord said He would return there very soon after finishing His tour and pilgrimage.

Try this today

Set aside one nonessential material activity briefly today to reflect on the Lord’s instruction.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s instruction ask Rāmānanda Rāya to leave behind, and where does it ask him to go?

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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