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How to study this verse, in six steps

1Say the verse. Read the transliteration aloud, slowly.
2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
6Take one thing into your day. Note one point and one practice.

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Madhya-līlā · Chapter 14: Performance of the Vṛndāvana Pastimes

Madhya 14.19 Madhya 14.21

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 14.20

‘রাজা’ — হেন জ্ঞান কভু না কৈল প্রকাশ ।

অন্তরে সকল জানেন, বাহিরে উদাস ॥ ২০ ॥

‘rājā’ — hena jñāna kabhu nā kaila prakāśa

antare sakala jānena, bāhire udāsa

Translation

Although within His heart Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew everything that was happening, externally He did not disclose it. Nor did He disclose that He knew He was talking with King Pratāparudra.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

The Lord Knew but Did Not Disclose

1
Within His heart, Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew everything that was happening.
2
Externally, He did not disclose that knowledge.
3
He also did not reveal that He knew He was speaking with King Pratāparudra.

How it feels

Intimacy and ecstatic play. Mercy to Pratāparudra and discussion of the gopīs reveal deep relational sweetness.

The mood of Madhya 14 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas

Madhya 14: Performance of the Vṛndāvana Pastimes

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

He then took the opportunity to massage the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. The Lord, in His ecstatic love for Kṛṣṇa, immediately embraced the King and thus bestowed mercy upon him.

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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

rājāthe King
hena jñānasuch knowledge
kabhuat any time
nānot
kaila prakāśamanifested
antarewithin the heart
sakalaeverything
jānenaknows
bāhireexternally
udāsaindifferent

Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

What does this account show me about the difference between the Lord’s knowledge and what He outwardly reveals?

Practice

Reread the translation slowly, noting what Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew and what He chose not to disclose.

Live this todayThe Lord Knew but Did Not DiscloseThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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