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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Say the verse. Read the transliteration aloud, slowly.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
  3. 3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
  4. 4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
  5. 5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
  6. 6Take one thing into your day. Note one point and one practice.
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Madhya-līlā · Chapter 1: The Later Pastimes of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu
Madhya 1.219Madhya 1.221

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 1.220

সবার চরণে ধরি, পড়ে দুই ভাই ।

সবে বলে, — ধন্য তুমি, পাইলে গোসাঞি ॥ ২২০ ॥

sabāra caraṇe dhari, paḍe dui bhāi

sabe bale, — dhanya tumi, pāile gosāñi

Translation

In accordance with the instructions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the two brothers, Rūpa and Sanātana, immediately touched the lotus feet of these Vaiṣṇavas, who all became very happy and congratulated the two brothers for having received the mercy of the Lord.

Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.io
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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Rejoice When Others Receive the Lord’s Mercy

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    Following Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s instructions, Rūpa and Sanātana immediately touched the Vaiṣṇavas’ lotus feet. The Vaiṣṇavas happily congratulated them for receiving the Lord’s mercy.

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    Real Vaiṣṇavas are pleased when another Vaiṣṇava receives the Lord’s mercy. Jealousy and earning money in a Vaiṣṇava’s dress do not make one a real Vaiṣṇava.

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    A Vaiṣṇava ācārya is self-effulgent, needing no court judgment to establish his position. Mundane votes have no jurisdiction to elect a Vaiṣṇava ācārya.

Key points from the purport
  • A jealous person in the dress of a Vaiṣṇava is not at all happy to see the success of another Vaiṣṇava in receiving the Lord’s mercy.
  • Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura therefore says that such a pseudo Vaiṣṇava is not a Vaiṣṇava at all but a disciple of Kali-yuga.
  • Mundane votes have no jurisdiction to elect a Vaiṣṇava ācārya.

Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.

How it feels

Anticipation and hidden longing. The author previews later pastimes, including the inner Vraja mood expressed at Ratha-yātrā.

The mood of Madhya 1 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas

Further reading

Madhya 1: The Later Pastimes of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

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

Because he wrote that verse, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī was specifically blessed by the Lord. There is also a description of the many books written by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī and Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī.
Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 1
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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

  1. sabāraof all of them
  2. caraṇethe lotus feet
  3. dharitouching
  4. paḍefall down
  5. dui bhāithe two brothers
  6. sabe baleall the Vaiṣṇavas say
  7. dhanya tumiyou are so fortunate
  8. pāile gosāñiyou have gotten the shelter of the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu
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Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

  • Kṛpā & transformation · Mercy changes a life

    Transformative encounters with grace, from scholars and travelers to renunciants and householders. · In the Prema Atlas

    In this verse: “mercy”

  • 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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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when another devotee receives mercy or makes spiritual progress?

Practice

Offer one sincere word of appreciation to a devotee whose spiritual progress makes you happy.

Live this todayRejoice When Others Receive the Lord’s MercyThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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