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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 14.61

The Lord’s Dealings Bring Happiness

“When this cunning behavior of the Lord with the girls became known to the people in general, it did not create misunderstandings among them. Rather, they enjoyed happiness in these dealings.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 14.61, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord’s cunning behavior with the girls became known to the people in general.
  • These dealings did not create misunderstandings among the people.
  • Instead, the people enjoyed happiness in hearing of these dealings.

Try this today

Reread this account once, paying attention to the happiness it brought the people.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the people’s happy response to the Lord’s behavior?

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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