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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.147

Returning Despite Deep Grief

“In this way Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya revived Gadādhara Paṇḍita. Then both of them, very much grief-stricken, returned to Jagannātha Purī, Nīlācala.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.147, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya revived Gadādhara Paṇḍita.
  • Both of them were very much grief-stricken.
  • Together they returned to Jagannātha Purī, Nīlācala.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes offering quiet company to someone who is grieving or distressed.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about their returning together while both were grief-stricken?

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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