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| Madhya-lila | Chapter 23: Life's Ultimate Goal -- Love of Godhead |
Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 23.27
SYNONYMS
harau -- toward the Supreme Personality of Godhead; ratim -- affection; vahan -- carrying; esah -- this one; nara-indranam -- of all the kings; sikha-manih -- brilliant crown jewel; bhiksam -- begging alms; atan -- wandering for; ari-pure -- even in the city of enemies; sva-pakam -- the fifth-grade candalas; api -- even; vandate -- worships.
TRANSLATION
"'Bharata Maharaja always carried affection for Krsna within his heart. Although Bharata Maharaja was the crown jewel of kings, he was still wandering about and begging alms in the city of his enemies. He was even offering respects to candalas, low-class men who eat dogs.'
PURPORT
This is a quotation from the Padma Purana.
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