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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.257

The Lord Honors Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s Departure

“At Jagannātha Purī, Haridāsa Ṭhākura passed away. The incident was very wonderful because the Lord Himself performed the festival of Ṭhākura Haridāsa’s departure.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.257, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura passed away at Jagannātha Purī.
  • The Lord Himself performed the festival of Ṭhākura Haridāsa’s departure.
  • The translation describes this incident as very wonderful because of the Lord’s personal participation.

Try this today

Pause for a moment today to remember the Lord’s personal participation in honoring Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s departure.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the Lord personally performing this festival?

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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