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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.15

Joy at Seeing Govardhana Hill

“From Rādhā-kuṇḍa, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to Sumanas Lake. When He saw Govardhana Hill from there, He was overwhelmed with joy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.15, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went from Rādhā-kuṇḍa to Sumanas Lake.
  • From Sumanas Lake, He saw Govardhana Hill.
  • Seeing Govardhana Hill overwhelmed Him with joy.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment reflecting on the joy described in this scene.

Ask yourself

What draws your attention to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's joy upon seeing Govardhana Hill?

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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