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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 23.1

Gaurakṛṣṇa Freely Gives Love and the Holy Name

“The most munificent Supreme Personality of Godhead, known as Gaurakṛṣṇa, distributed to everyone — even the lowest of men — His own confidential treasury in the form of the nectar of love of Himself and the holy name. This was never given to the people at any time before. I therefore offer my respectful obeisances unto Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 23.1, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Gaurakṛṣṇa is the most munificent Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • He distributed His own confidential treasury: the nectar of love of Himself and the holy name.
  • He gave this treasure to everyone, even the lowest of men. Such a gift had never been given to people before.

Try this today

Offer respectful obeisances to Gaurakṛṣṇa and chant His holy name with gratitude.

Ask yourself

How does the generosity of Gaurakṛṣṇa deepen my gratitude for the holy name?

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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