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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.43

The Lord Smiles and Continues His Journey

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw all this fun, He began to smile. Finally He left the animals and continued on His way.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.43, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw all this fun.
  • Seeing it, He began to smile.
  • Finally, He left the animals and continued on His way.

Try this today

Reread the translation and pause on the detail that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiled.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord’s response to this scene?

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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