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Learning Kṛṣṇa-kathā from Rāmānanda Rāya

“After explaining the transcendental qualities of Rāmānanda Rāya, the Lord sent Pradyumna Miśra to his residence, and Pradyumna Miśra learned kṛṣṇa-kathā from him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.264, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord explained the transcendental qualities of Rāmānanda Rāya.
  • He sent Pradyumna Miśra to Rāmānanda Rāya’s residence.
  • Pradyumna Miśra learned kṛṣṇa-kathā from Rāmānanda Rāya.

Try this today

Spend a moment reflecting on how Pradyumna Miśra followed the Lord’s direction to learn kṛṣṇa-kathā.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord’s role in guiding Pradyumna Miśra’s learning?

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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