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Joy in Speaking of Devotees’ Glories

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became very happy just to speak of the glories of His devotees. Indeed, when He spoke of their glories, it was as if He had five faces.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.118, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu becomes very happy simply by speaking of His devotees’ glories.
  • His devotees’ glories are the subject of His joyful speech.
  • His abundant praise is described as though He had five faces.

Try this today

Speak sincerely about one good quality of a devotee today.

Ask yourself

Do I take joy in speaking appreciatively about devotees?

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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