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Hearing the Lord’s Nectar-Filled Character

“The character of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is full of nectar. Hearing about it is pleasing to the ear and mind.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 8.101, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The character of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is full of nectar.
  • Hearing about His character is pleasing to the ear.
  • These accounts also please the mind, inviting us to hear with attention.

Try this today

Read this verse aloud slowly, giving your ear and mind time to receive its meaning.

Ask yourself

What do I find pleasing when I hear about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s character?

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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