Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.203
Śrīvāsa Praises the Goddess of Fortune’s Opulence
“At this time, Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura smiled and told Svarūpa Dāmodara, “My dear sir, please hear! Just see how opulent my goddess of fortune is!”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura smiles as he speaks to Svarūpa Dāmodara.
- He warmly asks Svarūpa Dāmodara to listen.
- He draws attention to the opulence of the goddess of fortune, calling her “my goddess of fortune.”
Try this today
Read Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s words aloud once, noticing his smiling praise.
Ask yourself
What tone do you notice in Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s smile and words?
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.