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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.31

The Lord Responds With Great Love

“When Lord Nityānanda heard this, He was very happy. He rose and embraced Śivānanda Sena in great love.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.31, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda heard Śivānanda Sena’s words and became very happy.
  • He rose and embraced Śivānanda Sena.
  • The embrace expressed the Lord’s great love for His servant.

Try this today

Reread this verse slowly, taking a moment to reflect on the Lord’s happiness and love.

Ask yourself

What does Nityānanda Prabhu’s loving response help you appreciate about this exchange?

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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