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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.234

He Tightly Embraced the Dancers

“When someone came nearby while dancing, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would tightly embrace him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.234, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Someone would come near Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu while dancing.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would embrace that person.
  • His embrace was tight, expressing the warmth of the encounter.

Try this today

Pause over the words “tightly embrace” and reflect on the warmth of this scene.

Ask yourself

What does the description of His tight embrace help you appreciate?

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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