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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.51

Joy in Praising Transcendental Qualities

“As He described the transcendental attributes of Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu seemed to possess five mouths. The more He described, the more His great happiness increased.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.51, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu described the transcendental attributes of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
  • His praise was so abundant that He seemed to possess five mouths.
  • The more He described Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s qualities, the more His great happiness increased.

Try this today

Spend a minute reflecting on the joy Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu showed in praising Haridāsa Ṭhākura.

Ask yourself

What happens to my attention when I dwell on a devotee’s good qualities?

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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