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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.60

The Lord Shows Affection to the Family

“Saying this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Bhavānanda Rāya. The Lord then touched the heads of his sons with His lotus feet.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.60, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraces Bhavānanda Rāya.
  • The Lord also gives personal attention to Bhavānanda Rāya’s sons.
  • He touches their heads with His lotus feet.

Try this today

Pause today to remember the Lord embracing Bhavānanda Rāya and touching his sons’ heads with His lotus feet.

Ask yourself

What do these gestures show me about the Lord’s affection?

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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