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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.97

Handwriting Like Rows of Pearls

“Thus being pleased, the Lord praised the writing by saying, “The handwriting of Rūpa Gosvāmī is just like rows of pearls.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.97, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was pleased with Rūpa Gosvāmī’s handwriting.
  • He expressed His pleasure by praising the writing.
  • The Lord compared the handwriting to rows of pearls, appreciating its beauty.

Try this today

Notice one carefully written piece of work today and offer a sincere, specific word of appreciation.

Ask yourself

What can you learn from the Lord’s specific appreciation of Rūpa Gosvāmī’s handwriting?

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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