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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.81

Sharing Joy in Water Play

“Another duel took place between Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura and Gadādhara Paṇḍita, and yet another between Rāghava Paṇḍita and Vakreśvara Paṇḍita. Thus they all engaged in throwing water.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura and Gadādhara Paṇḍita took part in a water duel.
  • Rāghava Paṇḍita and Vakreśvara Paṇḍita also paired off for a duel.
  • They all engaged in throwing water together.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and picture each pair taking part in the water play.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the shared play described here?

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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