Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.105
Mādhavī-devī’s Intimate Devotional Standing
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted her as having formerly been an associate of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. In the entire world, three and a half people were His intimate devotees.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted Mādhavī-devī as having formerly been an associate of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
- The verse states that, in the entire world, three and a half people were His intimate devotees.
- The neighbouring verse includes Mādhavī-devī in this intimate circle.
Try this today
Reread the description of Mādhavī-devī and reflect for a minute on her intimate devotional standing.
Ask yourself
How does Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s recognition deepen my appreciation of Mādhavī-devī?
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.