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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.18

Bringing a Devotee to the Lord’s Attention

“Haridāsa Ṭhākura said to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, “Here is Sanātana Gosvāmī offering his obeisances.” Seeing Sanātana Gosvāmī, the Lord was greatly surprised.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.18, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura pointed out Sanātana Gosvāmī to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He introduced Sanātana as one who was offering his obeisances.
  • Seeing Sanātana Gosvāmī, the Lord was greatly surprised.

Try this today

Take a moment today to acknowledge a fellow devotee respectfully.

Ask yourself

How can I help someone feel acknowledged among devotees?

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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