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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 10.124
তোমার চরণে মোর নাহি প্রেম-লেশ ।
তোমা ছাড়ি’ পাপী মুঞি গেনু অন্য দেশ ॥ ১২৪ ॥
tomāra caraṇe mora nāhi prema-leśa
tomā chāḍi’ pāpī muñi genu anya deśa
“My dear Lord, I do not possess even a trace of love for Your lotus feet. If I did, how could I have gone to another country? I am therefore a most sinful man.
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Svarūpa said he did not possess even a trace of love for the Lord’s lotus feet.
He questioned how he could have gone to another country if he truly had that love.
He therefore described himself as a most sinful man, expressing deep remorse over leaving.
Relief and affectionate reunion. Devotees gather as the Lord returns; separation is temporarily relieved.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Thus he arrived at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. After the demise of Śrī Īśvara Purī, his disciple Govinda, following his instructions, went to serve Caitanya Mahāprabhu.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 10
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Prema · Love of Godhead
The culminating devotional purpose that unites the narration: bestowed, cultivated, taught, celebrated, and tasted. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “love”
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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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How does Svarūpa’s reflection invite you to examine whether your choices express love for the Lord?
Take a quiet minute today to reflect honestly on one choice and whether it expresses your desire for the Lord’s company.
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