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The King Finds Joy in Watching

“With his hands on the shoulders of Haricandana, King Pratāparudra could see Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu dancing, and the King felt great ecstasy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.91, translation

What the purport teaches

  • King Pratāparudra placed his hands on Haricandana’s shoulders.
  • From there, he could see Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu dancing.
  • Watching the Lord dance, the King felt great ecstasy.

Try this today

Read this translation slowly once, pausing to reflect on the King’s joy.

Ask yourself

What draws my attention to the King’s joy in seeing Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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