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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.61

Encouragement and Joy on the Ceremony Day

“After thus encouraging the King, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya returned home. On the day of Lord Jagannātha’s bathing ceremony, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very happy at heart.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.61, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya encouraged the King.
  • After encouraging him, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya returned home.
  • On the day of Lord Jagannātha’s bathing ceremony, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very happy at heart.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s happiness at heart.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s happiness on this day?

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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