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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.86

Find Happiness in Discussing Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu remained at the house of Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa for four continuous months. The Lord passed His days in great happiness, enjoying the transcendental mellow of discussing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.86, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu stayed at Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa’s house for four continuous months.
  • The Lord passed His days in great happiness.
  • He enjoyed the transcendental mellow of discussing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes discussing a pastime of Lord Kṛṣṇa that you have read.

Ask yourself

How can I make room for discussing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes in my 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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