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Read one verse of Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta with its Bengali, transliteration, word meanings, translation and study points.
Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 1.5
জয়তাং সুরতৌ পঙ্গোর্মম মন্দমতের্গতী ।
মৎসর্বস্বপদাম্ভোজৌ রাধা-মদনমোহনৌ ॥ ৫ ॥
jayatāṁ suratau paṅgor
mama manda-mater gatī
mat-sarvasva-padāmbhojau
rādhā-madana-mohanau
Glory to the all-merciful Rādhā and Madana-mohana! I am lame and ill advised, yet They are my directors, and Their lotus feet are everything to me.
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The author glorifies Rādhā and Madana-mohana as all-merciful.
Although he describes himself as lame and ill advised, he accepts Them as his directors.
Their lotus feet are everything to him. His acknowledged weakness is joined with deep dependence on Them.
Recognition and encouragement. Rūpa’s devotional insight receives the Lord’s approval; even a dog receives mercy.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu returned to Jagannātha Purī from Vṛndāvana, all His devotees from other parts of India, upon receiving the auspicious news, came to Puruṣottama-kṣetra, or Jagannātha Purī. Śivānanda Sena took a dog with him and even paid fees for it to cross the river.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 1
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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”, “dependence”
Rādhā-bhāva · The confidential inner purpose
The Lord’s desire to taste the love and perspective of Śrī Rādhā, illuminated by later ecstatic pastimes. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “rādhā”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What would it mean to seek Their direction while honestly acknowledging your limitations?
Offer a brief prayer to Rādhā and Madana-mohana, asking Them to direct you today.
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