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Svarūpa Dāmodara Understands and Sings

“After abandoning the dancing, the Lord ordered Svarūpa Dāmodara to sing. Understanding His mind, Svarūpa Dāmodara began to sing as follows.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.112, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord stopped dancing.
  • He ordered Svarūpa Dāmodara to sing.
  • Understanding the Lord’s mind, Svarūpa Dāmodara began to sing.

Try this today

Reflect today on the words “Understanding His mind” and how they describe Svarūpa Dāmodara’s response.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Svarūpa Dāmodara understanding the Lord’s mind before singing?

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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