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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 6.178
তাঁর পিতা কহে, — “গৌড়ের সব ভক্তগণ ।
প্রভু-স্থানে নীলাচলে করিলা গমন ॥ ১৭৮ ॥
tāṅra pitā kahe, — “gauḍera saba bhakta-gaṇa
prabhu-sthāne nīlācale karilā gamana
Raghunātha dāsa’s father said, “Now all the devotees from Bengal have gone to Jagannātha Purī to see Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
The devotees from Bengal had gone to Jagannātha Purī to see Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Raghunātha dāsa’s father knew of their journey and spoke about it.
His next words show that he thought Raghunātha dāsa had gone with these devotees.
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:
After twelve days, he arrived in Jagannātha Purī at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu entrusted Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī to Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 6
Learn the words of the verse.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What stands out to you about the devotees’ purpose in making this journey?
Today, pause and reflect on the devotees’ wish to see Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
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