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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.105

The Lord’s Mercy Brings Increasing Happiness

“Thus Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa lived with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu continuously for eight months, and by the Lord’s mercy he felt increasing transcendental happiness every day.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.105, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa lived continuously with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for eight months.
  • During this time, he felt increasing transcendental happiness every day.
  • The verse attributes this happiness to the Lord’s mercy.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to reflect on Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s happiness in the Lord’s company.

Ask yourself

How does Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s experience help you appreciate the Lord’s mercy?

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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