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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.77

Understanding Expressed Through a Pleasing Verse

“Rūpa Gosvāmī, however, could understand the intention of the Lord, and thus he composed another verse that appealed to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.77, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rūpa Gosvāmī could understand the Lord’s intention.
  • He expressed that understanding by composing another verse.
  • His verse appealed to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Read Rūpa Gosvāmī’s composition in this batch and note one phrase that expresses longing.

Ask yourself

What connection does this verse show between understanding the Lord’s intention and pleasing Him?

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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