Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.73
Scriptural Praise of Devotees Pleases the Lord
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very pleased to hear Vallabha Bhaṭṭa quoting from śāstra about the position of a devotee. The Lord praised him personally, and, feeling ecstatic love of Godhead, began to quote many verses from śāstra.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very pleased to hear Vallabha Bhaṭṭa quote śāstra about the position of a devotee.
- The Lord personally praised Vallabha Bhaṭṭa for his words.
- Feeling ecstatic love of Godhead, the Lord began quoting many verses from śāstra.
Try this today
Reread this translation and note what pleased Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s pleasure encourage me to appreciate the position of a devotee?
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.