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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 9.18
রঘুনাথ দেখি’ কৈল প্রণতি স্তবন ।
তাহাঁ এক বিপ্র প্রভুর কৈল নিমন্ত্রণ ॥ ১৮ ॥
raghunātha dekhi’ kaila praṇati stavana
tāhāṅ eka vipra prabhura kaila nimantraṇa
Upon seeing the Deity of Lord Rāmacandra, the descendant of King Raghu, the Lord offered His prayers and obeisances. Then a brāhmaṇa invited the Lord to take lunch.
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The Lord saw the Deity of Lord Rāmacandra, the descendant of King Raghu.
Upon seeing the Deity, He offered prayers and obeisances.
A brāhmaṇa then invited the Lord to take lunch.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
A brāhmaṇa devotee of Lord Rāmacandra talked with Him. Then the Lord took His bath in the river Kṛtamālā.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 9
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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In this verse: “offered”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How can you offer prayers with greater attention and respect?
Today, offer a short prayer to Lord Rāmacandra.
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