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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.82

Gravity Gives Way to Childlike Joy

“Indeed, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya engaged in water sports with Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya, and they both lost their gravity and became like children.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.82, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya engaged in water sports with Śrī Rāmānanda Rāya.
  • They both lost their usual gravity during the play.
  • Their enjoyment was so free that they became like children.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on the phrase “became like children.”

Ask yourself

How does their childlike play affect your understanding of gravity?

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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