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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.80

Love Expressed Through Dancing and Chanting

“When Advaita Ācārya Gosvāmī heard of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s return, He became very pleased. In His great ecstasy of love, He made a rumbling sound and danced and chanted for a long time.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.80, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya Gosvāmī became very pleased to hear of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s return.
  • In His great ecstasy of love, He made a rumbling sound.
  • He danced and chanted for a long time.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today for chanting, reflecting on the loving joy described here.

Ask yourself

What does Advaita Ācārya Gosvāmī’s response reveal about His love for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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