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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.138

Hearing of the Lord, Vāsudeva Comes

“Then one night Vāsudeva heard of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s arrival, and in the morning he came to see the Lord at the house of Kūrma.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.138, translation

What the purport teaches

  • One night, Vāsudeva heard that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu had arrived.
  • The following morning, he came to see the Lord.
  • He went to the house of Kūrma to see Him.

Try this today

Take a moment today to reflect on Vāsudeva’s desire to see Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about Vāsudeva’s response upon hearing of the Lord’s arrival?

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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