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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.92

Śrīvāsa Becomes Ecstatic Watching the Lord

“While the King beheld the dancing, Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura, standing in front of him, became ecstatic as he saw the dancing of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.92, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The King continued to behold the dancing.
  • Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura stood in front of him.
  • Seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu dance, Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura became ecstatic.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute reflecting on Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s joy as described here.

Ask yourself

What does Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s response help me notice about watching the Lord dance?

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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