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A Joyful Return With Pleasing Pastimes

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu happily returned to Jagannātha Purī in the company of His servant, Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya. As previously, the Lord performed many pleasing pastimes with the forest animals.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.223, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu happily returned to Jagannātha Purī.
  • His servant, Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya, accompanied Him.
  • As previously, the Lord performed many pleasing pastimes with the forest animals.

Try this today

Reread the translation and recall its three details: the happy return, the servant’s company, and the pastimes with forest animals.

Ask yourself

How does this description help you remember the happiness of the Lord’s return journey?

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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