Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.101
Recognizing a Special Purpose in Joy
“When he saw that the whole world was jubilant, Haridāsa Ṭhākura, his mind astonished, directly and indirectly expressed himself to Advaita Ācārya: “Your dancing and distributing charity are very pleasing to me. I can understand that there is some special purpose in these actions.””
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura saw that the whole world was jubilant, and his mind was astonished.
- He told Advaita Ācārya that His dancing and distributing charity were very pleasing to him.
- Speaking directly and indirectly, Haridāsa Ṭhākura expressed that he understood there was a special purpose behind these actions.
Try this today
Write one sentence about what pleases you in Advaita Ācārya’s dancing and generosity.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s appreciation of Advaita Ācārya’s actions?
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.