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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.77

A devotee’s return brings shared joy

“When Jagadānanda Paṇḍita returned from Vṛndāvana, everyone was jubilant. Thus Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu enjoyed His pastimes while residing at Jagannātha Purī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.77, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jagadānanda Paṇḍita returned from Vṛndāvana.
  • Everyone was jubilant at his return.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu enjoyed His pastimes while residing at Jagannātha Purī.

Try this today

Offer a warm welcome to someone you meet again today.

Ask yourself

How do I express happiness when someone returns to our company?

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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