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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.142

Joy in Receiving Access to Books

“The books are being kept with Svarūpa Dāmodara, and you can get them copied.” Hearing this, Vāsudeva became very glad.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.142, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The two books were being kept with Svarūpa Dāmodara.
  • The Lord said that copies of the books could be made.
  • Hearing this opportunity, Vāsudeva became very glad.

Try this today

Copy a short passage from today’s reading into your study notebook.

Ask yourself

Do I feel glad when I have an opportunity to obtain and study devotional books?

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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