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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.19

An Astonishing Meeting in Jagannātha Purī

“Gopīnātha Ācārya had previously been acquainted with Mukunda Datta, and when the Ācārya saw him at Jagannātha Purī, he was very much astonished.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.19, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Gopīnātha Ācārya had previously been acquainted with Mukunda Datta.
  • He saw Mukunda Datta at Jagannātha Purī.
  • Seeing this familiar person there, Gopīnātha Ācārya was very much astonished.

Try this today

Pause over this meeting and name the feeling the translation attributes to Gopīnātha Ācārya.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when I unexpectedly meet someone I know?

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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