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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.51

Śrī Govindadeva Sits Upon the Throne

“On that throne sits the son of Nanda Mahārāja, Śrī Govindadeva, the transcendental Cupid.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 8.51, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Govindadeva sits on that throne.
  • He is the son of Nanda Mahārāja.
  • He is described as the transcendental Cupid.

Try this today

Read the translation aloud once, giving attention to each description of Śrī Govindadeva.

Ask yourself

How does this description help you focus your attention on Śrī Govindadeva?

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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