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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.143

Seeing Lord Jagannātha Brings Loving Ecstasy

“Walking and walking, Mādhavendra Purī finally reached Jagannātha Purī, which is also known as Nīlācala. There he saw Lord Jagannātha and was overwhelmed with loving ecstasy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.143, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Walking and walking, Mādhavendra Purī finally reached Jagannātha Purī.
  • Jagannātha Purī is also known as Nīlācala.
  • There he saw Lord Jagannātha and was overwhelmed with loving ecstasy.

Try this today

Read the description of his arrival slowly and reflect for a minute on his joy in seeing Lord Jagannātha.

Ask yourself

What touches you about Mādhavendra Purī’s meeting with Lord Jagannātha after his long walk?

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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