Madhya-lilaChapter 19: Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Instructs Srila Rupa Gosvami

Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Sri Caitanya Caritamrita Madhya 19.171

mad-guna-sruti-matrena

mayi sarva-guhasaye

mano-gatir avicchinna

yatha gangambhaso 'mbudhau

SYNONYMS

mat -- of Me; guna -- of the qualities; sruti-matrena -- only by hearing; mayi -- to Me; sarva-guha -- in all hearts; asaye -- who am situated; manah-gatih -- the movement of the mind; avicchinna -- unobstructed; yatha -- just as; ganga-ambhasah -- of the celestial waters of the Ganges; ambudhau -- to the ocean.

TRANSLATION

"'Just as the celestial waters of the Ganges flow unobstructed into the ocean, so when My devotees simply hear of Me, their minds come to Me. I reside in the hearts of all.

PURPORT

This verse and the following three verses are quoted from Srimad-Bhagavatam (3.29.11-14). They were spoken by Lord Krishna in the form of Kapiladeva.

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