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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.192

Repeated Reflection Deepens Understanding

“Continuous rubbing increases the aroma of Malaya sandalwood. Similarly, consideration of this verse increases one’s understanding of its importance.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.192, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Continuous rubbing increases the aroma of Malaya sandalwood.
  • Considering this verse is compared to rubbing sandalwood.
  • Repeated consideration increases one’s understanding of the verse’s importance.

Try this today

Read this translation twice today, pausing between readings to consider its comparison.

Ask yourself

How might patient reflection help me appreciate what a quick reading misses?

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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