Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.172
Devotional Poetry Inspires Eager Hearing
“Having heard these verses recited by Rūpa Gosvāmī, Śrīla Rāmānanda Rāya said, “Your poetic expressions are like continuous showers of nectar. Kindly let me hear the introductory portion of the second drama.””
What the purport teaches
- Śrīla Rāmānanda Rāya hears the verses recited by Rūpa Gosvāmī.
- He praises Rūpa Gosvāmī’s poetic expressions as continuous showers of nectar.
- His appreciation leads him to ask to hear more. He requests the introductory portion of the second drama.
Try this today
Reread the preceding verse and identify one poetic expression you appreciate.
Ask yourself
How can appreciation for devotional poetry deepen your eagerness to hear it?
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.