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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.231

The Lord Eagerly Hears Svarūpa Dāmodara

“While Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was dancing in ecstatic love and Svarūpa Dāmodara was singing, the Lord said, “Go on singing! Go on singing!” The Lord then extended His own ears.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.231, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was dancing in ecstatic love while Svarūpa Dāmodara sang.
  • The Lord urged him to continue: “Go on singing! Go on singing!”
  • The Lord then extended His own ears to hear.

Try this today

Read the Lord’s repeated request aloud, then pause to reflect on His eagerness.

Ask yourself

How does the Lord’s request convey His eagerness to hear?

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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