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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.177

Witnessing Affection Brings a Smile

“The Lord made Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya sit on His left side, and when Sārvabhauma saw the behavior of Svarūpa Dāmodara and Jagadānanda, he smiled.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.177, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord made Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya sit on His left side.
  • Sārvabhauma saw the behavior of Svarūpa Dāmodara and Jagadānanda.
  • Seeing their behavior, he smiled.

Try this today

Notice one act of affectionate service today and take a moment to appreciate it.

Ask yourself

How do you respond when you witness affectionate service?

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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