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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.203

Known Through His Relationship with Svarūpa

“There are now three Raghunāthas among My associates. From this day forward, this Raghunātha should be known as the Raghu of Svarūpa Dāmodara.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.203, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had three Raghunāthas among His associates.
  • They were Vaidya Raghunātha, Bhaṭṭa Raghunātha and Dāsa Raghunātha.
  • The Lord named Dāsa Raghunātha the Raghu of Svarūpa Dāmodara. He became celebrated as the Raghunātha of Svarūpa.

Try this today

Write down the three Raghunāthas and note which one became known as the Raghunātha of Svarūpa.

Ask yourself

What does this name help me remember about Raghunātha dāsa’s relationship with Svarūpa Dāmodara?

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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