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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.319

Joy and Eagerness to See the Lord

“When Rāmānanda Rāya heard of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s arrival, he was very pleased, and he immediately went to see Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.319, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Rāmānanda Rāya heard that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had arrived.
  • Hearing of the Lord’s arrival made him very pleased.
  • He immediately went to see the Lord, expressing his joy through prompt action.

Try this today

Pause today to reflect on Rāmānanda Rāya’s joy and eagerness to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Rāmānanda Rāya’s immediate response?

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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