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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 24.252
নারদ-সঙ্গে ব্যাধের মন পরসন্ন হইল ।
তাঁর বাক্য শুনি’ মনে ভয় উপজিল ॥ ২৫২ ॥
nārada-saṅge vyādhera mana parasanna ha-ila
tāṅra vākya śuni’ mane bhaya upajila
“In this way, through the association of the great sage Nārada Muni, the hunter was a little convinced of his sinful activity. He therefore became somewhat afraid due to his offenses.
Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.ioThree study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Through Nārada Muni’s association, the hunter began to recognize his sinful activity and fear its consequences. This shows the effect of associating with a pure devotee.
Those teaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness should become purified by following the four principles and chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra. Their instructions can then affect others and inspire them to accept the teachings.
Instructions in devotional service come through the disciplic succession, in which Nārada Muni is the original guru and spiritual master of Vyāsadeva. A pure Vaiṣṇava has no ulterior motive and is fully dedicated to the Lord’s service.
Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.
Intellectual wonder humbled. Many explanations converge on the attractiveness of devotion; a hunter’s heart is transformed.
The mood of Madhya 24 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
In this regard, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu narrated a story about how the great sage Nārada converted a hunter into a great Vaiṣṇava, and how this was appreciated by Nārada’s friend Parvata Muni. Sanātana Gosvāmī then offered a prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu explained the glory of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 24
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Sādhu-saṅga · Love grows through association
Spiritual association shapes the movement, empowers disciples, and reveals truths through loving conversations. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “association”, “pure devotee”
Nāma-saṅkīrtana · The holy name shared together
Chanting the holy names as the yuga-dharma, the Lord’s public movement, and the opening prayer of Śikṣāṣṭaka. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “chanting”
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.
What ulterior motive might I need to set aside in my service to the Lord?
Before chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra today, pause and renew your intention to serve the Lord without material gain.
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