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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.128

Joy in Talking About Kṛṣṇa

“Upon the order of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya took leave of the King and returned to Jagannātha Purī. After he arrived, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu very much enjoyed talking with him both day and night about Lord Kṛṣṇa and His pastimes.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.128, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Following Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s order, Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya took leave of the King.
  • Rāmānanda Rāya returned to Jagannātha Purī.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu greatly enjoyed talking with him both day and night about Lord Kṛṣṇa and His pastimes.

Try this today

Speak with someone today about Lord Caitanya’s joy in discussing Kṛṣṇa and His pastimes.

Ask yourself

How can I make a little more room for conversation about Lord 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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