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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.175

Joy on Seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

“In Śrī Śaila Lord Śiva and his wife Durgā lived in the dress of brāhmaṇas, and when they saw Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, they became very pleased.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.175, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Śiva and his wife Durgā lived in Śrī Śaila.
  • They were dressed as brāhmaṇas.
  • When they saw Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, they became very pleased.

Try this today

Reread the translation slowly and pause to reflect on their pleasure at seeing the Lord.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Lord Śiva and Durgā’s joy on seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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