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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.162

Happiness in Meeting the Lord

“At the end of the year, Śivānanda Sena came to Jagannātha Purī as usual, accompanied by the other devotees, and thus in great happiness met Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.162, translation

What the purport teaches

  • At the end of the year, Śivānanda Sena came to Jagannātha Purī as usual.
  • The other devotees accompanied him.
  • He met Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in great happiness. The verse highlights the joy of this meeting.

Try this today

Read this verse slowly once more, giving attention to the words “in great happiness.”

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the devotees coming together to meet the Lord?

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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