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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.262

Discussing Kṛṣṇa with Reverence

“That evening, after discussing the topics of Kṛṣṇa for some time, Rāmānanda Rāya caught hold of the lotus feet of the Lord and spoke as follows.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.262, translation

What the purport teaches

  • That evening, Rāmānanda Rāya and the Lord discussed topics of Kṛṣṇa.
  • After some time, Rāmānanda Rāya caught hold of the Lord’s lotus feet.
  • He then began to speak, approaching the Lord with reverence.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes discussing one teaching about Kṛṣṇa with someone.

Ask yourself

How might reverence shape the way you discuss topics of Kṛṣṇa?

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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