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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.9

The Lord Inquires with Affection

“One day when the boy came to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the Lord very affectionately inquired from him about all kinds of news.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.9, translation

What the purport teaches

  • One day, the boy came to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • The Lord asked him about all kinds of news.
  • His inquiries were very affectionate, continuing the warmth shown toward the boy in the preceding verses.

Try this today

Ask someone how they are doing today, with warmth and attention to their reply.

Ask yourself

How can the way I ask about someone’s life convey genuine affection?

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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