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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.57

The Disciples Seek Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s Shelter

“When the teacher fell unconscious, his Buddhist disciples cried aloud and ran to the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for shelter.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.57, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Buddhist teacher had fallen unconscious.
  • His disciples cried aloud in distress.
  • They ran to the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for shelter.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to ask Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for shelter.

Ask yourself

What does the disciples’ response teach me about turning to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in distress?

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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