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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.183

The Lord Reveals His Affection

“Lord Caitanya smiled and said, “Listen, Haridāsa and Sanātana. Now I am speaking the truth about how My mind is attached to you.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.183, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya smiles as He addresses Haridāsa and Sanātana.
  • He asks them to listen to the truth about His attachment to them.
  • His words introduce a personal explanation of His affection, beyond the earlier discussion of duty.

Try this today

Read the Lord’s invitation to listen slowly, pausing to notice His smile and affection.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the warmth with which Lord Caitanya speaks?

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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