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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.97

Speaking of Haridāsa Ṭhākura Purifies the Speaker

“No one can describe all the qualities of Haridāsa Ṭhākura. One may say something about them just to purify himself.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.97, translation

What the purport teaches

  • No one can describe all the qualities of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
  • Still, one may say something about those qualities.
  • The purpose of such speaking is to purify oneself, not to give a complete account.

Try this today

Read aloud one statement from this batch about Haridāsa Ṭhākura, with the intention of purifying yourself.

Ask yourself

When I speak about a devotee, am I seeking purification or trying to display my knowledge?

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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