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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.103

The Lord Personally Accompanies His Devotee

“When Haridāsa Ṭhākura was at the last stage of his life, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gave him His company and allowed him to touch Him. Thereafter, He took the body of Ṭhākura Haridāsa on His lap and personally danced with it.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.103, translation

What the purport teaches

  • At the last stage of Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s life, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gave him His company.
  • The Lord allowed Haridāsa Ṭhākura to touch Him.
  • Afterward, He took the body of Haridāsa Ṭhākura on His lap and personally danced with it.

Try this today

Read this verse slowly and spend a moment remembering the Lord’s company with Haridāsa Ṭhākura.

Ask yourself

Which of these personal acts most helps me appreciate the Lord’s affection?

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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