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Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s Wonderful Passing

“Seeing the wonderful death of Haridāsa Ṭhākura by his own will, which was just like a great mystic yogī’s, everyone remembered the passing away of Bhīṣma.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.57, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura passed away by his own will. Everyone saw his death as wonderful.
  • His passing was compared to that of a great mystic yogī.
  • Seeing his departure, everyone remembered the passing away of Bhīṣma.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and pause to reflect on the wonder felt by those present.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the way everyone witnessed Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s passing?

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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