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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.81

Auspicious News Brings Shared Joy

“Also hearing this auspicious news, Haridāsa Ṭhākura became very pleased. So also did Vāsudeva Datta, Murāri Gupta and Śivānanda Sena.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 10.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura became very pleased on hearing the auspicious news.
  • Vāsudeva Datta and Murāri Gupta were also very pleased.
  • Śivānanda Sena shared their happiness on hearing the news.

Try this today

Today, listen attentively when someone shares happy news and express your happiness for them.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when I hear news that brings others joy?

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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