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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.84

The Lord’s Confidential Heart

“My heart is very confidential. How did you know My mind in this way?” After saying this, He firmly embraced Rūpa Gosvāmī.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.84, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu described His heart as very confidential.
  • He asked Rūpa Gosvāmī how he had known His mind in this way.
  • After speaking, the Lord firmly embraced Rūpa Gosvāmī, expressing His affection.

Try this today

Pause over the words “He firmly embraced Rūpa Gosvāmī” and reflect on the affection they convey.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s firm embrace help you appreciate about this exchange?

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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