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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.186

Joy, Humility, and the Lord’s Reassurance

“Upon seeing Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the two brothers were overwhelmed with joy, and out of humility they began to cry. Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked them to get up and assured them of all good fortune.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.186, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Seeing Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu overwhelmed the two brothers with joy.
  • Out of humility, they began to cry.
  • Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked them to get up and assured them of all good fortune.

Try this today

Pause for one quiet minute to reflect on the Lord asking the brothers to rise and assuring them of all good fortune.

Ask yourself

How does the Lord’s reassurance shape my understanding of this joyful, humble meeting?

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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