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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 6.172
শ্রীচৈতন্য-নিত্যানন্দ-চরণ চিন্তিয়া ।
পথ ছাড়ি’ উপপথে যায়েন ধাঞা ॥ ১৭২ ॥
śrī-caitanya-nityānanda-caraṇa cintiyā
patha chāḍi’ upapathe yāyena dhāñā
Thinking of the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu, he left the general path and proceeded with great haste on the one not generally used.
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Raghunātha dāsa thought of the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu.
He left the general path and took one that was not generally used.
He proceeded with great haste, keeping his thoughts on Their lotus feet.
Longing fulfilled. Raghunātha’s sustained desire for the Lord culminates in arrival, shelter, and renunciation.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Not touching the general path, Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī secretly went to Jagannātha Purī. After twelve days, he arrived in Jagannātha Purī at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 6
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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”
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How might you remember Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda Prabhu during your daily movements?
During a short walk today, spend a moment remembering Their lotus feet.
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