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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.149

Association Turns the Mind Toward Kṛṣṇa

“In the association of Gadādhara Paṇḍita, his mind was converted, and he dedicated his mind to worshiping Kiśora-gopāla, Kṛṣṇa as a young boy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.149, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s association, Vallabha Bhaṭṭa’s mind was changed.
  • He dedicated his mind to worshiping Kiśora-gopāla, Kṛṣṇa as a young boy.
  • This change led to a definite devotional commitment: directing his mind toward Kṛṣṇa’s worship.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to direct your mind toward Kiśora-gopāla, Kṛṣṇa as a young boy.

Ask yourself

How does the association you seek help direct your mind toward worshiping Kṛṣṇa?

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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