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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.200

Trees and Creepers Rejoice at His Presence

“Upon seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the trees and creepers of Vṛndāvana became jubilant. Their twigs stood up, and they began to shed tears of ecstasy in the form of honey.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.200, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The trees and creepers of Vṛndāvana became jubilant upon seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Their twigs stood up as they rejoiced.
  • They shed tears of ecstasy in the form of honey.

Try this today

Write down one detail from this translation that helps you remember their joy.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the trees and creepers expressing joy upon seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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