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How to study this verse, in six steps

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

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Antya-līlā · Chapter 6: The Meeting of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī

Antya 6.25 Antya 6.27

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 6.26

কভু কলহ, কভু প্রীতি — ইহার নিশ্চয় নাই ।

কালি পুনঃ তিন ভাই হইবা এক-ঠাঞি ॥ ২৬ ॥

kabhu kalaha, kabhu prīti — ihāra niścaya nāi

kāli punaḥ tina bhāi ha-ibā eka-ṭhāñi

Translation

“Sometimes brothers fight among themselves, and sometimes they have very friendly dealings. There is no certainty when such changes will take place. Thus I am sure that although today you are fighting, tomorrow you three brothers will be sitting together in peace.

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

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Today's Quarrel Can Become Tomorrow's Peace

1
Brothers sometimes fight and sometimes deal very warmly with one another. Their present disagreement is not necessarily permanent.
2
Raghunātha dāsa says there is no certainty when these changes will occur. Hostility can give way to friendly dealings.
3
He expresses confidence that the three brothers will sit together peacefully. His appeal leaves room for reconciliation.

How it feels

Longing fulfilled. Raghunātha’s sustained desire for the Lord culminates in arrival, shelter, and renunciation.

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Antya 6: The Meeting of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī

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

Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī had been attempting to come to the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for a long time, and finally he left his home and met the Lord. When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had gone to Śāntipura on His way to Vṛndāvana, Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī had offered to dedicate his life at the Lord’s lotus feet.

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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

kabhusometimes
kalahafight
kabhusometimes
prītivery intimate friendly behavior
ihāraof these things
niścaya nāithere is no certainty
kālithe next day
punaḥagain

Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

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In this verse: “together”

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

Are you treating any present disagreement as though it must last forever?

Practice

Take one small step toward peace with someone, such as offering a calm greeting.

Live this todayToday's Quarrel Can Become Tomorrow's PeaceThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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