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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.164

Hearing Increases Mahāprabhu’s Transcendental Bliss

“As Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard these talks, His ocean of transcendental bliss increased. He therefore told Svarūpa Dāmodara, “Go on speaking, go on speaking.” And thus Svarūpa Dāmodara continued.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.164, translation

What the purport teaches

  • As Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard these talks, His ocean of transcendental bliss increased.
  • He told Svarūpa Dāmodara, “Go on speaking, go on speaking.”
  • Svarūpa Dāmodara continued speaking at His request.

Try this today

Reread the translation once, paying attention to His repeated request to continue.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s eagerness to hear more?

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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