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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.62

The Lord’s Appreciation and Embrace

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu continued, “I have become very much obligated just by seeing this boy.” After saying this, the Lord again embraced the prince.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.62, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said that simply seeing the boy had made Him very much obligated.
  • The Lord expressed this appreciation directly.
  • After speaking, He again embraced the prince.

Try this today

Express sincere appreciation today to someone whose company you value.

Ask yourself

What moves you about the Lord expressing such appreciation for seeing the boy?

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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