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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.182

Hearing Brings Happiness and an Embrace

“Upon hearing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became very happy, and being absorbed in this happiness, He embraced Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.182, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Upon hearing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became very happy.
  • He became absorbed in this happiness.
  • In that happiness, He embraced Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī.

Try this today

Reread the translation and notice the movement from hearing to happiness to an embrace.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s response to hearing?

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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