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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.143

The Lord Asks Śrī Gopāla to Dance

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then ordered Śrī Gopāla, the son of Advaita Ācārya, to dance.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.143, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then gave an order to Śrī Gopāla.
  • Śrī Gopāla is identified as the son of Advaita Ācārya.
  • The Lord ordered Śrī Gopāla to dance.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on the Lord’s personal instruction to Śrī Gopāla.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the Lord personally directing Śrī Gopāla to dance?

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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