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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.77

Satisfying Kṛṣṇa Is Worthy of Praise

“Lord Caitanya then praised Murāri Gupta, saying, “You have satisfied Lord Kṛṣṇa.” Hearing this, Murāri Gupta quoted a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.77, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya praised Murāri Gupta.
  • His praise was specific: “You have satisfied Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
  • Hearing this, Murāri Gupta quoted a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Try this today

Pause before one devotional activity today and make satisfying Kṛṣṇa your intention.

Ask yourself

How might the aim of satisfying Kṛṣṇa shape what I value?

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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