Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 17.30
Understanding leads to thoughtful recitation
“Understanding the ecstatic emotions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Svarūpa Dāmodara, in a sweet voice, recited the following verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.”
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara understood the ecstatic emotions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He responded by reciting a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- His voice was sweet as he offered the recitation that followed.
Try this today
Recite the next verse gently and clearly, paying attention to its meaning.
Ask yourself
What can you learn from the care with which Svarūpa Dāmodara responded?
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.