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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 1.26
তাঁহার চরণে মোর কোটি নমস্কার ।
চৈতন্যের ভক্তি যেঁহো লওয়াইল সংসার ॥ ২৬ ॥
tāṅhāra caraṇe mora koṭi namaskāra
caitanyera bhakti yeṅho laoyāila saṁsāra
I offer innumerable obeisances unto the lotus feet of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu, who is so kind that He spread the service of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu all over the world.
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The author offers innumerable obeisances unto the lotus feet of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu.
Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu is praised for His great kindness.
His kindness is shown in spreading the service of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu all over the world.
Anticipation and hidden longing. The author previews later pastimes, including the inner Vraja mood expressed at Ratha-yātrā.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
In this chapter there is a summary description of all the pastimes performed by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu during the middle period of His activities as well as the six years at the end of His activities. All of these are described in brief.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 1
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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”
Sevā · Love translated into service
Devotional service expressed through cleansing, caring, teaching, honoring others, and living as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “service”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How can remembering Nityānanda Prabhu’s kindness deepen your gratitude for the opportunity to serve?
Today, offer a respectful obeisance to Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu, remembering His kindness.
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