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A Jeweled Throne in Vṛndāvana

“In Vṛndāvana, in a great place of pilgrimage underneath the desire trees, is a golden throne bedecked with jewels.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 8.50, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In Vṛndāvana there is a great place of pilgrimage.
  • A golden throne stands there underneath the desire trees.
  • The throne is bedecked with jewels.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and spend a moment picturing the golden, jeweled throne beneath the desire trees.

Ask yourself

Which detail of this place in Vṛndāvana draws your attention most?

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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