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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 7.149
পণ্ডিতের সনে তার মন ফিরি’ গেল ।
কিশোরগোপাল-উপাসনায় মন দিল ॥ ১৪৯ ॥
paṇḍitera sane tāra mana phiri’ gela
kiśora-gopāla-upāsanāya mana dila
In the association of Gadādhara Paṇḍita, his mind was converted, and he dedicated his mind to worshiping Kiśora-gopāla, Kṛṣṇa as a young boy.
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In Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s association, Vallabha Bhaṭṭa’s mind was changed.
He dedicated his mind to worshiping Kiśora-gopāla, Kṛṣṇa as a young boy.
This change led to a definite devotional commitment: directing his mind toward Kṛṣṇa’s worship.
Pride softened by grace. Humor and correction lead toward humility and a relationship of devotion.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Later, when Vallabha Bhaṭṭa became intimately connected with the Lord, the Lord advised him to take instructions from Gadādhara Paṇḍita. Thus the Lord expressed His feelings of love for Gadādhara Paṇḍita.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 7
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In this verse: “association”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How does the association you seek help direct your mind toward worshiping Kṛṣṇa?
Take a quiet moment today to direct your mind toward Kiśora-gopāla, Kṛṣṇa as a young boy.
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