Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.147
Haridāsa’s Resolve and Death at Triveṇī
“Junior Haridāsa had conclusively decided to attain shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Thus he entered deep into the water at Triveṇī, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamunā at Prayāga, and in this way gave up his life.”
What the purport teaches
- Junior Haridāsa had firmly resolved to attain shelter at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He entered deep water at Triveṇī, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamunā at Prayāga, and gave up his life.
- This verse recounts Haridāsa’s resolve and death; it does not instruct the reader to repeat his action.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu expressing your wish for His shelter.
Ask yourself
What does seeking shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet mean to me?
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.