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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.84

Joy in Remembering Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

“Tapana Miśra then began to think, “I have heard that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has accepted the renounced order.” Thinking this, Tapana Miśra became very jubilant within his heart.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.84, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Tapana Miśra remembered what he had heard about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He had heard that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had accepted the renounced order.
  • Thinking of this, Tapana Miśra became very jubilant within his heart.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment reflecting on Tapana Miśra’s joyful thought about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the joy Tapana Miśra felt within his heart?

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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