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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 9: Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s Travels to the Holy Places

Madhya 9.117 Madhya 9.119

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 9.118

কৃষ্ণসঙ্গে পতিব্রতা-ধর্ম নহে নাশ ।

অধিক লাভ পাইয়ে, আর রাসবিলাস ॥ ১১৮ ॥

kṛṣṇa-saṅge pativratā-dharma nahe nāśa

adhika lābha pāiye, āra rāsa-vilāsa

Translation

“The goddess of fortune considered that her vow of chastity would not be damaged by her relationship with Kṛṣṇa. Rather, by associating with Kṛṣṇa she could enjoy the benefit of the rāsa dance.”

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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 Goddess Desired the Rāsa Dance

1
The goddess of fortune considered that a relationship with Kṛṣṇa would not damage her vow of chastity.
2
She desired to associate with Kṛṣṇa.
3
Through that association, she hoped to enjoy the benefit of the rāsa dance.

How it feels

Wonder and inclusion. Meetings across sacred places display the broad reach of devotional mercy.

The mood of Madhya 9 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas

Madhya 9: Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s Travels to the Holy Places

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

On the hill known as Mahendra-śaila, the Lord saw Paraśurāma. Then the Lord went to Setubandha and took His bath at Dhanus-tīrtha.

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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

kṛṣṇa-saṅgein the association of Lord Kṛṣṇa
pati-vratāof chastity
dharmavow
naheis not
nāśalost
adhikamore
lābhaprofit
pāiyeI get
āraalso
rāsa-vilāsathe enjoyment in the rāsa dance

Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

Bhāva & rasa · The language of sacred feeling
Transcendental devotional moods and relationships, discussed explicitly in Rāmānanda’s dialogue and the teachings on prema. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “rāsa”, “relationship”
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”, “associate”

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

How did the goddess of fortune understand her desire for Kṛṣṇa’s association in relation to her chastity?

Practice

Write down the two considerations mentioned here: preserving her chastity and enjoying the benefit of the rāsa dance.

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