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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 3.42
তবে দামোদর চলি’ নদীয়া আইলা ।
মাতারে মিলিয়া তাঁর চরণে রহিলা ॥ ৪২ ॥
tabe dāmodara cali’ nadīyā āilā
mātāre miliyā tāṅra caraṇe rahilā
In this way Dāmodara Paṇḍita went to Nadia [Navadvīpa]. After meeting mother Śacī, he stayed under the care of her lotus feet.
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Dāmodara Paṇḍita went to Nadia [Navadvīpa] and met mother Śacī.
He stayed under the care of her lotus feet, a description that expresses deep respect.
His stay there was part of following the order of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, as the next verse explains.
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:
Hearing these words from Dāmodara Paṇḍita, the Lord sent him to Navadvīpa to supervise the affairs of His mother, Śacīdevī. He also especially requested Dāmodara Paṇḍita to remind His mother that He was sometimes going to her home to accept the food she offered.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 3
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In this verse: “lotus feet”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How can I receive someone’s care with greater respect?
Thank someone who cares for you, naming one specific way they help.
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