All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.118

Govinda’s satisfaction in remaining with Caitanya

“These three were Rāmadāsa, Mādhava Ghoṣa and Vāsudeva Ghoṣa. Govinda Ghoṣa, however, remained with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at Jagannātha Purī and thus felt great satisfaction.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 10.118, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The three devotees named here were Rāmadāsa, Mādhava Ghoṣa and Vāsudeva Ghoṣa.
  • Govinda Ghoṣa, however, remained with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at Jagannātha Purī.
  • Remaining with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gave Govinda Ghoṣa great satisfaction.

Try this today

Pause over the words “great satisfaction” and write down what brought Govinda Ghoṣa that satisfaction.

Ask yourself

What does Govinda Ghoṣa’s satisfaction suggest to you about being with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listAvoid the ten offensesCC Ādi 8.16Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio