Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.290
An Embrace Filled with Ecstatic Love
“After saying this, Śrī Raṅga Purī lifted Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu up and embraced Him. As they embraced shoulder to shoulder, they both began to cry in ecstasy.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Raṅga Purī lifted Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu up.
- He embraced the Lord, and they stood shoulder to shoulder.
- As they embraced, both began to cry in ecstasy.
Try this today
Pause over this scene today and reflect on the affection expressed by lifting, embracing and weeping together.
Ask yourself
What does this mutual embrace help me appreciate about their affection?
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.