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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.34

The Lord’s Sweet Voice Draws the Does

“Sometimes Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu chanted very loudly while passing through the jungle. Hearing His sweet voice, all the does came near Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.34, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sometimes chanted very loudly while passing through the jungle.
  • The does heard His sweet voice.
  • Hearing Him, all the does came near Him.

Try this today

Read this verse aloud today, giving attention to the words describing the Lord’s voice.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the does drawing near to the Lord’s sweet voice?

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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