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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 1.220
এত বলি’ প্রভু তাঁরে কৈলা আলিঙ্গন ।
রূপ গোসাঞি শিরে ধরে প্রভুর চরণ ॥ ২২০ ॥
eta bali’ prabhu tāṅre kailā āliṅgana
rūpa gosāñi śire dhare prabhura caraṇa
Having thus spoken, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Rūpa Gosvāmī, who then placed the lotus feet of the Lord upon his head.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
After giving His instructions, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraces Rūpa Gosvāmī.
Rūpa Gosvāmī then places the Lord’s lotus feet upon his head.
Their exchange brings together the Lord’s affection and Rūpa Gosvāmī’s reverence.
Recognition and encouragement. Rūpa’s devotional insight receives the Lord’s approval; even a dog receives mercy.
The mood of Antya 1 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
After the period of Cāturmāsya, all the devotees who had come from Bengal returned to their homes. Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, however, remained at Jagannātha Purī for some time.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 1
Learn the words of the verse.
The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Kṛpā & transformation · Mercy changes a life
Transformative encounters with grace, from scholars and travelers to renunciants and householders. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “embraced”
Śaraṇāgati · Taking shelter
Turning toward Kṛṣṇa through shelter, surrender, dependence on guru, and unconditional devotional fidelity. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “lotus feet”
Kīrtana community · A movement of shared hearts
Devotional community as a living network of branches, service, festivals, care, and collective chanting. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “together”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What does Rūpa Gosvāmī’s response teach you about receiving affection with humility?
Offer a brief prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, asking to receive His instructions with reverence.
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