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Faith Brings Joy in Hearing

“Paṇḍita Haridāsa had great faith in Lord Caitanya and Nityānanda. Therefore he took great satisfaction in knowing about Their pastimes and qualities.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 8.61, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Paṇḍita Haridāsa had great faith in Lord Caitanya and Nityānanda.
  • He took great satisfaction in knowing about Their pastimes.
  • His faith also brought him great satisfaction in knowing Their qualities.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes today reading about Lord Caitanya and Nityānanda’s pastimes or qualities.

Ask yourself

How does faith affect my desire to know the Lord’s pastimes and qualities?

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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