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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.260

Joy in Instruction, Faith in the Narration

“After thus being instructed by Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Māyā left with great pleasure. Unfortunately, some people have no faith in these narrations.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.260, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Māyā received instruction from Haridāsa Ṭhākura to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
  • After receiving this instruction, she left with great pleasure.
  • The verse expresses regret that some people have no faith in these narrations.

Try this today

Reread this narration slowly and reflect on Māyā’s joyful acceptance of the instruction.

Ask yourself

What is your response to Māyā’s pleasure in receiving the instruction to chant?

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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