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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.137

The Lord Himself Dances

“Lord Gaurasundara Himself danced in the rear party, and Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu moved with Lord Caitanya’s dancing.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.137, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Gaurasundara Himself took part in the dancing.
  • He danced in the rear party.
  • Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu moved with Lord Caitanya’s dancing.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and picture the two Lords moving together as described.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu moving with Lord Caitanya’s dancing?

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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