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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.72

A Reunion of Reverence and Affection

“After offering prayers at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Jagadānanda Paṇḍita greeted everyone. Then the Lord embraced Jagadānanda very strongly.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.72, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jagadānanda Paṇḍita first offered prayers at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • After offering prayers, he greeted everyone.
  • The Lord then embraced Jagadānanda very strongly. Their reunion expressed both reverence and affection.

Try this today

Offer a brief prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, then greet those around you with care.

Ask yourself

How can I bring both respect and warmth into my greetings?

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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