Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.15
Eagerly Seek the Lord's Company
“When King Pratāparudra returned to Jagannātha Purī, Rāmānanda Rāya came with him. Rāmānanda Rāya immediately went to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with great pleasure.”
What the purport teaches
- Rāmānanda Rāya accompanies King Pratāparudra when the King returns to Jagannātha Purī.
- Rāmānanda Rāya immediately goes to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with great pleasure.
- The purport explains that Indian kings receive titles such as Chatrapati, Narapati and Aśvapati. The King of Orissa is addressed as Gajapati.
Try this today
Spend one minute today reflecting on Rāmānanda Rāya's pleasure in going to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Ask yourself
What does Rāmānanda Rāya's immediate, joyful response invite me to reflect on?
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.