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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 3.211
দেখিয়া সকল লোক হৈল চমৎকার ।
হরিদাসে প্রশংসি’ তাঁরে করে নমস্কার ॥ ২১১ ॥
dekhiyā sakala loka haila camatkāra
haridāse praśaṁsi’ tāṅre kare namaskāra
Seeing the condition of Gopāla Cakravartī, everyone was astonished. Everyone praised the influence of Haridāsa Ṭhākura and offered him obeisances.
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Everyone was astonished to see the condition of Gopāla Cakravartī.
They praised the influence of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
They also offered him obeisances, expressing their respect through action.
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: “haridāsa”
Sevā · Love translated into service
Devotional service expressed through cleansing, caring, teaching, honoring others, and living as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “offered”
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How can you express respect for Haridāsa Ṭhākura through more than words?
Offer a respectful bow to Haridāsa Ṭhākura today while recalling his gentle response to insult.
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