Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.263
Mercy and Qualities Make Raghunātha Dear
“Raghunātha dāsa is a disciple of Yadunandana Ācārya, who is very gentle and is extremely dear to Vāsudeva Datta, a resident of Kāñcanapallī. Because of Raghunātha dāsa’s transcendental qualities, he is always more dear than life for all of us devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Since he has been favored by the abundant mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, he is always pleasing. Vividly providing a superior example for the renounced order, this very dear follower of Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī is the ocean of renunciation. Who among the residents of Nīlācala [Jagannātha Purī] does not know him very well?
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha dāsa is a disciple of Yadunandana Ācārya, who is very gentle and extremely dear to Vāsudeva Datta of Kāñcanapallī.
- Raghunātha’s transcendental qualities make him more dear than life to the devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Favored by the Lord’s abundant mercy, he is always pleasing.
- A very dear follower of Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī, he provides a superior example for the renounced order. He is called an ocean of renunciation and is well known among the residents of Nīlācala.
Try this today
Write down one quality praised in this verse and spend a minute reflecting on why devotees value it.
Ask yourself
Which quality praised in Raghunātha dāsa would I like to appreciate more deeply?
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.