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Happiness in Discussing Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes

“For ten nights Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Rāmānanda Rāya spent a happy time discussing the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.292, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Rāmānanda Rāya spent ten nights together.
  • They spent those nights discussing the pastimes of Kṛṣṇa.
  • Their discussions were a happy time for both of them.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to discuss a pastime of Kṛṣṇa that you have read.

Ask yourself

What place could discussion of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes have in your day?

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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