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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.138

Nityānanda draws Raghunātha near

“Then Lord Nityānanda Prabhu called Raghunātha dāsa near Him, placed His lotus feet upon Raghunātha dāsa’s head and began to speak.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.138, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda Prabhu called Raghunātha dāsa near Him.
  • He placed His lotus feet upon Raghunātha dāsa’s head.
  • He then began to speak to Raghunātha dāsa. This personal blessing preceded the assurances that followed.

Try this today

Read this verse slowly, pausing to reflect on Lord Nityānanda’s kindness.

Ask yourself

How might receiving such kindness prepare Raghunātha dāsa to hear Lord Nityānanda’s words?

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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