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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.71

Rāghava Paṇḍita’s Great Surprise

“At that time, Rāghava Paṇḍita arrived there. Seeing the situation, he began to laugh in great surprise.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.71, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāghava Paṇḍita arrived while the large gathering was being served.
  • He saw people gathered around the platform and along the Ganges.
  • Seeing the situation, he began to laugh in great surprise.

Try this today

Take a moment today to appreciate the people gathered for a shared meal.

Ask yourself

What do I notice when I pause to appreciate a gathering of devotees?

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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