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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.33

Seeing Govardhana Awakens Love of Kṛṣṇa

“Just by seeing Govardhana Hill, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became ecstatic with love of Kṛṣṇa. While dancing and dancing, He recited the following verse.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.33, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Just by seeing Govardhana Hill, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became ecstatic with love of Kṛṣṇa.
  • He expressed that love by dancing and dancing.
  • While dancing, He recited a verse.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on His love of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s response to 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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