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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.158

Gopāla Announces He Has Received the Offering

“Mādhavendra Purī dreamed that Gopāla came before him and said, “O Mādhavendra Purī, I have already received all the sandalwood and camphor.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.158, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In his dream, Mādhavendra Purī saw Gopāla come before him.
  • Gopāla addressed Mādhavendra Purī directly.
  • Gopāla said that He had already received all the sandalwood and camphor.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on Gopāla’s words: “I have already received all the sandalwood and camphor.”

Ask yourself

What stands out to you in Gopāla’s statement that He had already received everything?

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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