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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.155

Joy Inspires Mental Preparation

“When Śrī Nṛsiṁhānanda Brahmacārī heard that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu would go to Vṛndāvana, he became very pleased and mentally began decorating the way there.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.155, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Nṛsiṁhānanda Brahmacārī heard that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu would go to Vṛndāvana.
  • Hearing this news made him very pleased.
  • He began decorating the way there within his mind.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute imagining a beautifully decorated path for Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What touches you about Nṛsiṁhānanda Brahmacārī’s joyful response?

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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