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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.106

The Lord’s Dancing Inspires Astonishment

“During the Ratha-yātrā festival, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu again danced before the car of Jagannātha. When Sanātana Gosvāmī saw this, his mind was astonished.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.106, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu again danced during the Ratha-yātrā festival.
  • He danced before the car of Jagannātha.
  • Seeing the Lord’s dancing filled Sanātana Gosvāmī’s mind with astonishment.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and spend a minute reflecting on Sanātana Gosvāmī’s astonishment.

Ask yourself

What draws your attention in Sanātana Gosvāmī’s response to the Lord’s dancing?

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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