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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.204

Vṛndāvana’s Opulence in Flowers and Feathers

“As far as Vṛndāvana’s opulence is concerned, it consists of a few flowers and twigs, some minerals from the hills, a few peacock feathers and the plant known as guñjā.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.204, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vṛndāvana’s opulence is described as consisting of a few flowers and twigs.
  • The description also includes minerals from the hills and a few peacock feathers.
  • The plant known as guñjā is also counted among Vṛndāvana’s riches.

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Write down the five kinds of natural riches named in this translation.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the things called Vṛndāvana’s opulence?

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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