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Recognizing Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s Influence

“Seeing the condition of Gopāla Cakravartī, everyone was astonished. Everyone praised the influence of Haridāsa Ṭhākura and offered him obeisances.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.211, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone was astonished to see the condition of Gopāla Cakravartī.
  • They praised the influence of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
  • They also offered him obeisances, expressing their respect through action.

Try this today

Offer a respectful bow to Haridāsa Ṭhākura today while recalling his gentle response to insult.

Ask yourself

How can you express respect for Haridāsa Ṭhākura through more than words?

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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