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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.42

Gopāla’s Kindness Awakens Ecstatic Love

“This is the way of Lord Gopāla’s kind behavior to His devotees. Seeing this, the devotees were overwhelmed by ecstatic love.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.42, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Gopāla behaves kindly toward His devotees.
  • The devotees witnessed His kind behavior.
  • Seeing His kindness, they were overwhelmed by ecstatic love.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the kindness Lord Gopāla shows His devotees.

Ask yourself

How does reflecting on Lord Gopāla’s kindness affect your feelings toward Him?

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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