Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.61
Joy at the Lord’s Acceptance
“Seeing the face of Advaita Ācārya, Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiled. Understanding that the Lord had accepted the proposal, Advaita Ācārya started to dance.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiled when He saw Advaita Ācārya’s face.
- Advaita Ācārya understood that the Lord had accepted the proposal.
- Upon understanding the Lord’s acceptance, Advaita Ācārya began to dance.
Try this today
Spend a moment today reflecting on the sequence of the Lord’s smile, Advaita Ācārya’s understanding, and His dancing.
Ask yourself
What touches me about Advaita Ācārya’s joy at the Lord’s acceptance?
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.