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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.85

Water Play Beyond Winning and Losing

“The sporting pastimes in the water began, and everyone started splashing water back and forth. In the tumultuous showers of water, no one could be certain which party was winning and which was losing. This sporting water fight increased unlimitedly.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 18.85, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The water pastimes began with everyone splashing water back and forth.
  • The showers of water were so tumultuous that no one could tell which party was winning or losing.
  • The sporting water fight increased unlimitedly.

Try this today

Read the verse once today, paying attention to how the splashing grows throughout the description.

Ask yourself

What stands out when the description emphasizes abundant play rather than a clear winner?

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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