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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 5.122
পুরুষোত্তম-দেব সেই বড় ভক্ত আর্য ।
গোপাল-চরণে মাগে, — ‘চল মোর রাজ্য ॥’ ১২২ ॥
puruṣottama-deva sei baḍa bhakta ārya
gopāla-caraṇe māge, — ‘cala mora rājya’
King Puruṣottama-deva was a great devotee and was advanced in the civilization of the Āryans. He begged at the lotus feet of Gopāla, “Please come to my kingdom.”
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King Puruṣottama-deva was a great devotee.
He was advanced in the civilization of the Āryans.
He begged at Gopāla’s lotus feet, asking Him to come to his kingdom.
Faith vindicated. The Deity bears witness; anxiety over a broken promise becomes astonishment and relief.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Thus he took charge of both the King’s daughter and his kingdom as well. At that time, Gopālajī, being very much obligated by the devotional service of King Puruṣottama-deva, was brought to the town of Kaṭaka.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 5
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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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How can the King’s humble request guide the way you pray?
Offer a brief, humble prayer asking Gopāla to be present in your life.
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