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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.215

Śrīvāsa’s Jokes Bring Smiles

“Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura, who was enjoying the mood of Nārada Muni, thus made jokes. Hearing him, all the personal servants of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu began to smile.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.215, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura was enjoying the mood of Nārada Muni.
  • In that mood, he made jokes.
  • Hearing him, all the personal servants of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu began to smile.

Try this today

Read the translation aloud once, noticing its warm, joking mood.

Ask yourself

How does the servants’ response help you understand the tone of Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s 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.

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