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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.59

The Lord’s Love for Haridāsa Ṭhākura

“The Lord raised the body of Haridāsa Ṭhākura and placed it on His lap. Then He began to dance in the courtyard in great ecstatic love.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.59, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord personally raised the body of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
  • He placed Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s body on His lap.
  • Then He began to dance in the courtyard in great ecstatic love.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment to remember the Lord placing Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s body on His lap.

Ask yourself

What do the Lord’s actions show you about His love for Haridāsa Ṭhākura?

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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