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The Lord’s Touch Removes Vāsudeva’s Distress

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu touched him, both the leprosy and his distress went to a distant place. Indeed, Vāsudeva’s body became very beautiful, to his great happiness.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.141, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu touched Vāsudeva.
  • Through that touch, both his leprosy and his distress went away.
  • Vāsudeva’s body became very beautiful, bringing him great happiness.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on the happiness Vāsudeva felt after the Lord touched him.

Ask yourself

How does this verse describe both physical relief and relief from distress?

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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