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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.99

Association with the Lord Is Great Fortune

“Sanātana Gosvāmī replied, “O Haridāsa Ṭhākura, who is equal to you? You are one of the associates of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Therefore you are the most fortunate.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.99, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sanātana Gosvāmī responds to Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s humble words with heartfelt praise.
  • He asks who could be equal to Haridāsa Ṭhākura, recognizing his exceptional position.
  • He calls Haridāsa Ṭhākura most fortunate because he is an associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Offer one sincere word of appreciation to someone whose devotional service you value.

Ask yourself

Do I recognize association with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as true good fortune?

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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