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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 16.284
শুনি’ সব ভক্ত কহে প্রভুর চরণে ।
সবাকার ইচ্ছা পণ্ডিত কৈল নিবেদনে ॥ ২৮৪ ॥
śuni’ saba bhakta kahe prabhura caraṇe
sabākāra icchā paṇḍita kaila nivedane
Upon hearing this statement, the devotees present at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu stated that Gadādhara Paṇḍita had properly presented their desire.
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The devotees were present at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
They heard the statement made by Gadādhara Paṇḍita.
They agreed that he had properly presented their desire.
Yearning and deferral. Attempts, delays, meetings, and farewells heighten the desire to reach Vraja.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
From Kaṭaka (Cuttack), Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu again requested Gadādhara Paṇḍita to return to Nīlācala, and He bade farewell to Rāmānanda Rāya from Bhadraka. After this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu crossed the border of Orissa state, and He arrived at Pānihāṭi by boat.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 16
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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In this verse: “lotus feet”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How do I respond when someone thoughtfully expresses a shared devotional desire?
Acknowledge one devotee who has thoughtfully expressed a concern or desire you share.
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