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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Say the verse. Read the transliteration aloud, slowly.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
  3. 3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
  4. 4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
  5. 5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
  6. 6Take one thing into your day. Note one point and one practice.
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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 3.90

মনের সন্তোষে তাঁরে কৈলা আলিঙ্গন ।

বাহ্যে প্রকাশিতে এ-সব করিলা বর্জন ॥ ৯০ ॥

manera santoṣe tāṅre kailā āliṅgana

bāhye prakāśite e-saba karilā varjana

Translation

Greatly satisfied by the statements of Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced him. Outwardly, however, He avoided further discussions of these matters.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

The Lord Embraces Haridāsa with Satisfaction

  1. 1

    Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was greatly satisfied by the statements of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.

  2. 2

    He expressed His satisfaction by embracing Haridāsa Ṭhākura.

  3. 3

    Outwardly, He avoided further discussion of these matters. His affectionate response did not lead to more open discussion of His confidential pastimes.

How it feels

Steadfast compassion. Haridāsa’s spiritual conviction and the reach of the holy name confront prejudice and temptation.

The mood of Antya 3 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas

Further reading

Antya 3: The Glories of Śrīla Haridāsa Ṭhākura

From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

This was not very much to the liking of Dāmodara Paṇḍita, however, who therefore told Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, “If You display so much love for this boy, people will doubt Your character.” Hearing these words from Dāmodara Paṇḍita, the Lord sent him to Navadvīpa to supervise the affairs of His mother, Śacīdevī.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 3
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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

  1. manera santoṣewith complete satisfaction of the mind
  2. tāṅrehim
  3. kailā āliṅganaHe embraced
  4. bāhyeexternally
  5. prakāśiteto disclose
  6. e-sabaall this
  7. karilā varjanaHe avoided
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Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

  • 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: “discussions”, “discussion”

  • 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”

  • 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”

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord’s warm embrace alongside His restraint in further discussion?

Practice

Read the verse once more, pausing to notice both the Lord’s affection and His restraint.

Live this todayThe Lord Embraces Haridāsa with SatisfactionThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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