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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 6.188
বার দিনে চলি’ গেলা শ্রীপুরুষোত্তম ।
পথে তিনদিন মাত্র করিলা ভোজন ॥ ১৮৮ ॥
bāra dine cali’ gelā śrī-puruṣottama
pathe tina-dina mātra karilā bhojana
He reached Jagannātha Purī in twelve days but could eat only for three days on the way.
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Raghunātha dāsa reached Jagannātha Purī in twelve days.
During the journey, he could eat only for three days.
Despite this hardship, he completed his journey to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
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
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How does Raghunātha dāsa’s determination encourage you to remain steady in seeking the Lord’s shelter?
Set aside a few minutes today to reflect on his determination to reach Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
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