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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.7

Share Joy in Lord Jagannātha’s Festival

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His prominent devotees — Advaita Ācārya, Nityānanda Prabhu and others — were very happy to observe how Lord Jagannātha began the Ratha-yātrā.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.7, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu observed Lord Jagannātha beginning the Ratha-yātrā.
  • His prominent devotees, including Advaita Ācārya and Nityānanda Prabhu, observed with Him.
  • They were very happy to see the beginning of Lord Jagannātha’s festival.

Try this today

Pause over the words “very happy” and reflect briefly on their joy in seeing Lord Jagannātha.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the happiness shared by the Lord and His devotees?

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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