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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.230

Gopāla-campū Reveals Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes

“He also compiled the book named Gopāla-campū, which is the essence of all Vedic literature. In this book he has exhibited the ecstatic loving transactions and pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa in Vṛndāvana.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.230, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī also compiled the Gopāla-campū.
  • This book is described as the essence of all Vedic literature.
  • It presents the ecstatic loving exchanges and pastimes of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa in Vṛndāvana.

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Write one sentence describing what Gopāla-campū presents, using this translation.

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How does this description help you appreciate the devotional purpose of Gopāla-campū?

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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