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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.179

Devotion, Knowledge and Detachment

“The brāhmaṇa who met Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu invited the Lord to his home. This brāhmaṇa was a great devotee and an authority on Lord Śrī Rāmacandra. He was always detached from material activities.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.179, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The brāhmaṇa invited Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to his home.
  • He was a great devotee and an authority on Lord Śrī Rāmacandra.
  • He was always detached from material activities.

Try this today

Set aside one unnecessary material activity today and spend that time reflecting on the brāhmaṇa’s devotion.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the brāhmaṇa’s devotion and detachment?

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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