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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.152

An Appeal Met with Joy and Affection

“Hearing this, I became very happy. I then raised Murāri Gupta and embraced him.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.152, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Murāri Gupta’s words brought great happiness to the one hearing them.
  • Murāri Gupta was then raised up.
  • He received an embrace in response to his appeal.

Try this today

Pause over the words “raised Murāri Gupta and embraced him,” and reflect on that affectionate response.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the affectionate response Murāri Gupta received?

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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