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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.51

Seeing the Deity with Wonder

“When they saw the Deity covered with dirt and grass, they were all struck with wonder and pleasure.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.51, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The people saw the Deity covered with dirt and grass.
  • Seeing the Deity filled them with wonder.
  • They all felt pleasure at the sight of Him.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment reflecting on the wonder and pleasure described in this verse.

Ask yourself

What touches you about their pleasure on seeing the Deity, even covered with dirt and grass?

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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