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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.45

Joy on hearing of the Lord’s arrival

“After a few days, Sanātana Gosvāmī arrived at Vārāṇasī. He was very pleased to hear about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s arrival there.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.45, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After a few days, Sanātana Gosvāmī arrived at Vārāṇasī.
  • He heard that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had arrived there.
  • This news made Sanātana Gosvāmī very pleased.

Try this today

Reread the translation and pause to reflect on Sanātana Gosvāmī’s joy.

Ask yourself

What does Sanātana Gosvāmī’s pleasure reveal about his regard for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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