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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.181

Two Instances of Vāsudeva’s Attraction

“One instance of Vāsudeva’s attraction to Kṛṣṇa occurred when Vāsudeva saw the Gandharva dance at Mathurā. Another instance occurred in Dvārakā when Vāsudeva was surprised to see a picture of Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.181, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The verse gives two instances of Vāsudeva’s attraction to Kṛṣṇa.
  • One occurred when Vāsudeva saw the Gandharva dance at Mathurā.
  • Another occurred in Dvārakā, where Vāsudeva was surprised to see a picture of Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Write down the two places and what Vāsudeva saw in each.

Ask yourself

What do these two instances help you notice about Vāsudeva’s attraction to Kṛṣṇa?

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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