Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.238
Rejoice in Another’s Firm Devotion
“Seeing that Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was firmly fixed in the cult of Vaiṣṇavism, Gopīnātha Ācārya, his brother-in-law, began to dance, clap his hands and chant, “Hari! Hari!””
What the purport teaches
- Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was firmly fixed in Vaiṣṇavism.
- His brother-in-law, Gopīnātha Ācārya, saw this firm devotion.
- Gopīnātha Ācārya responded by dancing, clapping his hands and chanting, “Hari! Hari!”
Try this today
Chant “Hari! Hari!” today in appreciation of someone’s devotion.
Ask yourself
Do I rejoice when I see another person becoming firm 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.