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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.26

Beauty and Sweet Words Bring Satisfaction

“When he saw the beauty of that boy, Mādhavendra Purī became very satisfied. Hearing His sweet words, he forgot all hunger and thirst.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.26, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Seeing the boy’s beauty, Mādhavendra Purī became very satisfied.
  • The boy’s words were sweet to hear.
  • Hearing His sweet words, Mādhavendra Purī forgot all hunger and thirst.

Try this today

Read this translation slowly today, pausing over Mādhavendra Purī’s satisfaction.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the effect of the boy’s presence and words?

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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