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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.209

Devotional Affection Finds Personal Expression

“Then, when Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu left with all of His devotees, Haridāsa Ṭhākura also embraced Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.209, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu leaves with all His devotees.
  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura then also embraces Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī.
  • His embrace continues the affectionate reception Rūpa Gosvāmī has received from the devotees.

Try this today

Offer a devotee a warm greeting or a brief message of appreciation.

Ask yourself

How can I express sincere affection toward a devotee today?

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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