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Gopāla Cakravartī’s Official Position

“At the house of Hiraṇya and Govardhana Majumadāra, a person named Gopāla Cakravartī was officially the chief tax collector.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.190, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The account introduces Gopāla Cakravartī at the house of Hiraṇya and Govardhana Majumadāra.
  • He officially held the position of chief tax collector.
  • The following verses describe his duties and his objection to the teaching about the holy name.

Try this today

Write one brief note identifying Gopāla Cakravartī and his official role.

Ask yourself

What do I learn here about Gopāla Cakravartī before hearing his response?

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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