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Copying Scripture Before Continuing the Journey

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu copied the Brahma-saṁhitā, and then with great pleasure He went to a place known as Ananta Padmanābha.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.241, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu copied the Brahma-saṁhitā.
  • After copying it, He continued His journey with great pleasure.
  • He went to a place known as Ananta Padmanābha.

Try this today

Copy this translation by hand, taking time to notice each action of the Lord.

Ask yourself

How might copying a passage help you give it closer attention?

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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