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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.209

Others Rejoice at the Bhaṭṭācārya’s Ecstasy

“While Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was in this ecstasy, Gopīnātha Ācārya was very pleased. The associates of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu all laughed to see the Bhaṭṭācārya dance so.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.209, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was in ecstasy.
  • Gopīnātha Ācārya was very pleased to see him in this state.
  • The associates of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu all laughed to see the Bhaṭṭācārya dance.

Try this today

Reflect for a moment on Gopīnātha Ācārya’s pleasure at seeing the Bhaṭṭācārya’s ecstasy.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when I see another person’s joy in devotion?

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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