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Nityānanda Prabhu Remained a Little Distance Away

“Seeing the ecstatic love of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Nityānanda Prabhu did not approach but remained a little distance away.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.236, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nityānanda Prabhu saw Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s ecstatic love.
  • Seeing this love, Nityānanda Prabhu did not approach Him.
  • He remained a little distance away.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment today reflecting on Nityānanda Prabhu observing the Lord without approaching.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about Nityānanda Prabhu’s choice not to approach?

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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