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Devotion Remains Steady Amid Temptation

“For three days she approached Haridāsa Ṭhākura in this way, exhibiting various feminine postures that would bewilder the mind of even Lord Brahmā.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.245, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The woman approached Haridāsa Ṭhākura in this way for three days.
  • She exhibited various feminine postures powerful enough to bewilder even Lord Brahmā.
  • Despite these repeated attempts, Haridāsa Ṭhākura remained absorbed in Kṛṣṇa and His holy name.

Try this today

During your chanting today, gently return your attention to the holy name whenever it wanders.

Ask yourself

When a distraction repeatedly returns, how can you return your attention to Kṛṣṇa?

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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