Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.34
Hearing Again Increases Transcendental Bliss
“This same narration was again related by Lord Nityānanda to all the devotees, and their transcendental bliss increased as they heard the story again.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Nityānanda related the same narration to all the devotees. Their transcendental bliss increased as they heard it again.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu first heard the story of Mādhavendra Purī from His spiritual master, Śrīpāda Īśvara Purī. He later narrated it to His devotees.
- At Gopīnātha’s temple in Remuṇā, the Lord described Mādhavendra Purī’s installation of Gopāla and Gopīnātha’s stealing condensed milk. Because of this incident, Gopīnātha became known as Kṣīracorā, the thief who stole condensed milk.
Try this today
Reread this narration today, giving it attention even if you already know it.
Ask yourself
How can I hear a familiar devotional narration with fresh attention?
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.