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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 11.20
তোমার নাম শুনি’ রাজা আনন্দিত হৈল ।
আসন হৈতে উঠি’ মোরে আলিঙ্গন কৈল ॥ ২০ ॥
tomāra nāma śuni’ rājā ānandita haila
āsana haite uṭhi’ more āliṅgana kaila
“When I submitted this proposal, the King immediately became very pleased upon hearing Your name. Indeed, he instantly rose from his throne and embraced me.
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The King heard the proposal that Rāmānanda Rāya submitted.
Hearing the Lord’s name immediately made the King very pleased.
He instantly rose from his throne and embraced Rāmānanda Rāya.
Communal anticipation. Arriving devotees, kīrtana, and longing to meet the Lord converge.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Because of this, the Lord became a little soft. The King also made promises to Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, who hinted how the King might meet the Lord.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 11
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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In this verse: “embraced”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What stands out to you about the King’s immediate response to hearing the Lord’s name?
Reread the King’s response and reflect for a moment on his joy at hearing the Lord’s name.
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