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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.61

The Lord Happily Hears the News

“While the Lord was on His way, the Maharashtriyan brāhmaṇa informed Him about the incident that took place in the camp of Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī. Hearing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiled happily.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.61, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Maharashtriyan brāhmaṇa spoke to the Lord while He was on His way to the temple.
  • He reported the incident that had taken place in the camp of Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī.
  • On hearing the report, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiled happily. The brāhmaṇa’s joyful news was met with the Lord’s happy response.

Try this today

Give someone your full attention today when they share something spiritually meaningful.

Ask yourself

How attentively do I receive another person’s joyful spiritual news?

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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