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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.34

Tasting the Nectar of Love of Kṛṣṇa

“Balarāma dāsa always fully tasted the nectar of love of Kṛṣṇa. Upon hearing the name of Nityānanda Prabhu, he would become greatly maddened.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 11.34, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Balarāma dāsa always fully tasted the nectar of love of Kṛṣṇa.
  • Hearing the name of Nityānanda Prabhu deeply moved him.
  • Upon hearing that name, he would become greatly maddened with devotional love.

Try this today

Read the translation aloud once, then pause to reflect on Balarāma dāsa’s love.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Balarāma dāsa’s response to Nityānanda Prabhu’s name?

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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