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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.117

The Lord’s Call Increases Sanātana’s Happiness

“At noon, when it was time for lunch, the Lord called for Sanātana Gosvāmī, whose happiness increased because of the call.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.117, translation

What the purport teaches

  • At noon, when it was time for lunch, the Lord called for Sanātana Gosvāmī.
  • Sanātana Gosvāmī’s happiness increased because the Lord had called him.
  • His response was joyful eagerness to come to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Before one small devotional activity today, pause and approach it with gratitude rather than haste.

Ask yourself

How might I approach an opportunity for devotional service with greater happiness?

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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