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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 3.174
অনেক পণ্ডিত সভায়, ব্রাহ্মণ, সজ্জন ।
দুই ভাই মহাপণ্ডিত — হিরণ্য, গোবর্ধন ॥ ১৭৪ ॥
aneka paṇḍita sabhāya, brāhmaṇa, sajjana
dui bhāi mahā-paṇḍita — hiraṇya, govardhana
In that assembly were many learned scholars, brāhmaṇas and respectable gentlemen. The two brothers Hiraṇya and Govardhana were also greatly learned.
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Many learned scholars, brāhmaṇas and respectable gentlemen were present in the assembly.
Hiraṇya and Govardhana were themselves greatly learned.
This was the learned gathering that welcomed Haridāsa Ṭhākura and went on to discuss the glories of the holy name.
Steadfast compassion. Haridāsa’s spiritual conviction and the reach of the holy name confront prejudice and temptation.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Thereafter, Haridāsa Ṭhākura was received by two brothers known as Hiraṇya and Govardhana Majumadāra, but in the course of a discussion he was offended by a caste brāhmaṇa known as Gopāla Cakravartī. Because of this offense, Gopāla Cakravartī was punished by being afflicted with leprosy.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 3
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Nāma-saṅkīrtana · The holy name shared together
Chanting the holy names as the yuga-dharma, the Lord’s public movement, and the opening prayer of Śikṣāṣṭaka. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “holy name”, “haridāsa”
Vraja-smaraṇa · Remembrance of Vṛndāvana
The remembered sweetness of Vraja that colors Mahāprabhu’s pilgrimage, Ratha-yātrā, and later states of separation. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “govardhana”
Sādhu-saṅga · Love grows through association
Spiritual association shapes the movement, empowers disciples, and reveals truths through loving conversations. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “discuss”
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How can my learning support respectful participation in discussions of the holy name?
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