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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.33

Gopīnātha Acts for Mādhavendra Purī

“It was Gopīnātha who stole condensed milk for the sake of Mādhavendra Purī. This incident had been previously related by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.33, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Gopīnātha stole condensed milk.
  • He did so for the sake of Mādhavendra Purī.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Himself had previously related this incident.

Try this today

Spend a moment remembering Gopīnātha’s act for Mādhavendra Purī as described in this translation.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about Gopīnātha acting for Mādhavendra Purī’s sake?

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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