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    <title>JAPA TIME — Darśanam</title>
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    <description>Daily śāstra-mārga darśanam and lila contemplation.</description>
    <language>en-us</language>
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      <title>Isvara Puri bestows mercy upon Lord Caitanya — the sacred initiation at Gaya</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/isvara-puri-bestows-mercy-upon-lord-caitanya.html</link>
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      <description>Sri Nimai Pandita meets Srila Isvara Puri in Gaya and receives Gopala-mantra.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Saci-mata sees the Lord after sannyasa — the mother beholds Mahaprabhu again in sacred separation</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/saci-mata-sees-the-lord-after-sannyasa.html</link>
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      <description>Saci-mata sees Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu after sannyasa at Shantipura.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The story of Rantideva — the king gives away even his last water out of compassion</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/the-story-of-rantideva.html</link>
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      <description>King Rantideva gives away even his last water out of compassion. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.21.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lord Caitanya in Ratha-yatra — Mahaprabhu dances before Lord Jagannatha’s chariot in ecstatic sankirtana</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/lord-caitanya-in-ratha-yatra.html</link>
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      <description>Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu dances before Lord Jagannatha’s chariot in ecstatic sankirtana during Ratha-yatra.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Maya-danava builds the assembly hall — the wondrous Maya-sabha of Indraprastha is created for the Pandavas</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/maya-danava-builds-the-assembly-hall.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/maya-danava-builds-the-assembly-hall.html</guid>
      <description>Maya-danava builds the wondrous Maya-sabha for King Yudhisthira at Indraprastha. Mahābhārata, Sabha-parva.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Narakasura-vadha-lila — Lord Krishna kills Narakasura and restores divine order</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/narakasura-vadha-lila.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Krishna kills Narakasura and restores divine order. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.59.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kesi-vadha-lila — Lord Krishna destroys the horse-demon Kesi</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/kesi-vadha-lila.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Krishna destroys the horse-demon Kesi in Vraja. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.37.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brahma steals the cowherd boys and calves — Krishna reveals that no one can bewilder the Supreme Lord</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/brahma-steals-the-cowherd-boys-and-calves.html</link>
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      <description>Brahma steals the calves and cowherd boys, and Krishna reveals His inconceivable supremacy.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Raghunatha Dasa Goswami receives the mercy of Nityananda Prabhu — Panihati mercy descends through humble surrender</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/raghunatha-dasa-goswami-receives-the-mercy-of-nityananda-prabhu.html</link>
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      <description>Raghunatha Dasa Goswami receives Lord Nityananda Prabhu’s mercy at Panihati and arranges the chipped rice festival for the Vaisnavas.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Samba’s marriage abduction — the Yadu prince carries away Lakshmana in the kshatriya spirit</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/sambas-marriage-abduction.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/sambas-marriage-abduction.html</guid>
      <description>Samba, son of Jambavati and Lord Krishna, carries away Lakshmana and stands alone against the Kuru heroes.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Krishna breaks the sacrificial bow in Mathura — the Lord shatters the pride of Kamsa’s power</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-breaks-the-sacrificial-bow-in-mathura.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Krishna breaks the great sacrificial bow in Mathura, shattering the pride and false security of Kamsa’s power.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lord Rama meets Guha — the Lord receives the devotion of His forest friend</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/lord-rama-meets-guha.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Rama receives the devotion of Guha, His forest friend, on the bank of the Ganga near Shringaverapura.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ugrasena regains the kingdom — Lord Krishna restores the rightful king to the throne</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/ugrasena-regains-the-kingdom.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Krishna restores King Ugrasena to the throne of Mathura and returns the kingdom to its rightful ruler.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lord Krishna visits Indraprastha — the Pandavas receive the Lord with love and honor</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/lord-krishna-visits-indraprastha.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Krishna visits Indraprastha, where the Pandavas receive Him with love, honor and devotion.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The deliverance of King Nriga — Krishna frees the cursed king from the body of a lizard</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/the-deliverance-of-king-nriga.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/the-deliverance-of-king-nriga.html</guid>
      <description>Krishna frees King Nriga from the body of a lizard and teaches the seriousness of dharma and responsibility.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shishupala-vadha-lila — Lord Krishna slays Shishupala at the Rajasuya sacrifice</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/shishupala-vadha-lila.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Krishna slays Shishupala with the Sudarshana disc at King Yudhisthira’s Rajasuya sacrifice.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mother Yashoda sees the universe in Krishna’s mouth — the Lord reveals all existence within Himself</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/mother-yashoda-sees-the-universe-in-krishnas-mouth.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/mother-yashoda-sees-the-universe-in-krishnas-mouth.html</guid>
      <description>Mother Yashoda looks into Krishna’s mouth and sees the entire universe within Him.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Liberation of Devaki and Vasudeva — Krishna and Balarama release Their parents from bondage</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/liberation-of-devaki-and-vasudeva.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/liberation-of-devaki-and-vasudeva.html</guid>
      <description>Krishna and Balarama free Devaki and Vasudeva from prison and bow at Their parents’ feet.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trinavarta carries away Krishna — the whirlwind demon is crushed by the weight of the Lord</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/trinavarta-carries-away-krishna.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/trinavarta-carries-away-krishna.html</guid>
      <description>Trinavarta carries Krishna into the sky, but the Lord becomes unbearably heavy and destroys the whirlwind demon.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ashvatthama releases the weapon against the Pandavas — Krishna guides Arjuna to stop destruction</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/ashvatthama-releases-the-weapon-against-the-pandavas.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/ashvatthama-releases-the-weapon-against-the-pandavas.html</guid>
      <description>Ashvatthama releases the brahmastra, and Krishna guides Arjuna to counter and withdraw the weapons.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lord Rama performs the last rites for Jatayu — the Lord honors His devoted servant</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/rama-performs-last-rites-for-jatayu.html</link>
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      <description>Lord Rama personally performs the last rites for Jatayu, honoring His devoted servant.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Salva-vadha-lila — Lord Krishna destroys Salva and the flying Saubha city</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/salva-vadha-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/salva-vadha-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Krishna destroys Salva and the flying city Saubha. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.76–77.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shakatasura-bhanjana-lila — baby Krishna breaks the cart demon</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/shakatasura-bhanjana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/shakatasura-bhanjana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Baby Krishna breaks the cart demon Shakatasura during the utthana ceremony. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.7.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jatayu fights for Sita — fearless service in defense of the Lord’s beloved</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/jatayu-fights-for-sita.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/jatayu-fights-for-sita.html</guid>
      <description>Jatayu fearlessly fights Ravana to defend Sita. Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Araṇya-kāṇḍa, Sargas 50–52.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vamanadeva asks Bali for three steps of land — the Lord comes in humility to reveal true surrender (Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 8)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vamanadeva-asks-bali-for-three-steps-of-land.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vamanadeva-asks-bali-for-three-steps-of-land.html</guid>
      <description>Śāstra‑mārga darśanam of Lord Vamanadeva asking Bali Maharaja for three steps of land. The Lord comes in humility to reveal true surrender. Scriptural proof from Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam, Canto 8.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hanuman’s Great Leap to Lanka — the devotee’s impossible service made possible by devotion (Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Sundara-kāṇḍa)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/hanuman-leap-to-lanka.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/hanuman-leap-to-lanka.html</guid>
      <description>Hanuman, strengthened by remembrance of Lord Rama and fixed in the mission to find Sita Devi, expands his form on Mount Mahendra and leaps across the ocean toward Lanka. His leap shows that what is impossible for ordinary strength becomes possible through bhakti, surrender, and one-pointed service to the Lord.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rama, Sita and Lakshmana cross the Ganga — the Lord protects those who take shelter (Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Ayodhyā-kāṇḍa)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/rama-sita-lakshmana-cross-ganga.html</link>
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      <description>As Rama accepts exile to uphold dharma, He travels with Sita and Lakshmana and crosses the Ganga with the boatman’s help. This līlā teaches that the path of righteousness becomes peaceful when walked in surrender and devotion.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rāma–Hanumān-āliṅgana-līlā — Lord Rāma embraces Hanumān (the Lord’s mercy to His devotee)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/rama-hanuman-embrace.html</link>
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      <description>Rāma embraces Hanumān — the Lord's mercy to His devotee. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa. Scriptural proof, tattva and practical seva for today.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rukmini‑harana‑līlā — Krishna carries away Rukmini (SB 10.53)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/rukmini-harana-lila.html</link>
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      <description>After hearing of Kṛṣṇa’s qualities, Rukmiṇī offers her heart to Him and prays to be accepted. When hostile kings and her family arrange otherwise, Kṛṣṇa comes, receives her surrender, and carries her away. This līlā reveals that the Lord protects one who takes full shelter of Him.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Syamantaka-lila — Krishna returns the Syamantaka jewel</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/syamantaka-jewel-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/syamantaka-jewel-lila.html</guid>
      <description>When confusion, suspicion, and false blame arise around the Syamantaka jewel, Lord Krishna does not act to defend pride, but to establish truth. By His strength, wisdom, and spotless character, He recovers the jewel and returns it properly, clearing all dishonor. This lila reveals that the Lord protects the reputation of dharma, removes false accusation, and restores peace when truth is brought back to its rightful place.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vibhishana-saranagati-lila — Vibhishana surrenders to Lord Rama</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vibhishana-surrender-rama.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vibhishana-surrender-rama.html</guid>
      <description>Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha-kanda — the episode of Vibhishana leaving Lanka, approaching Lord Rama for shelter, and being accepted by Him. When Vibhishana, the righteous brother of Ravana, can no longer tolerate adharma, he leaves Lanka and comes before Lord Rama with folded hands, seeking refuge. Although others question whether he should be trusted, Lord Rama immediately declares that anyone who sincerely surrenders unto Him must be protected. This lila reveals the Lord’s boundless mercy: true shelter is granted not by birth, position, or past association, but by genuine surrender.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lord Chaitanya in the Jhārikhaṇḍa Forest — the Holy Name brings harmony (Chaitanya-charitrita, Madhya-lila 17)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/chaitanya-jharikhanda-animals-kirtan.html</link>
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      <description>Chaitanya-charitrita, Madhya-lila 17 — Lord Chaitanya passes through the Jhārikhaṇḍa forest; by chanting the Holy Name He transforms the hearts of animals and they become peaceful. By His mercy, the wild animals lose their hostile nature and become gentle and harmonious. The līlā shows that devotion is not limited by species or circumstances: the Lord’s mercy can awaken devotion and peace even where fear and violence normally rule.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hanuman brings Sita Rama’s ring in Ashoka-vana (Ramayana, Sundara-kanda)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/sita-hanuman-rama-ring-ashoka-vana.html</link>
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      <description>Ramayana, Sundara-kanda — Hanuman meets Sita in Ashoka-vana and gives Rama’s ring as proof of his message. Sita remains faithful to Lord Rama in separation. Hanuman, the Lord’s devoted servant, comes with Rama’s message and offers Rama’s ring as a clear sign. By the Lord’s arrangement, Sita’s heart becomes steady in hope and trust: Rama is coming, and protection is already working.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Krishna accepts Vidura’s simple hospitality — devotion is greater than wealth (Mahabharata, Udyoga Parva)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-vidura-hospitality.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-vidura-hospitality.html</guid>
      <description>When Krishna arrives in Hastinapura to seek peace, He is offered grand hospitality by the royal court. Yet He chooses the simple, sincere service of Vidura. This scene teaches that the Lord is pleased not by display, status, or wealth, but by a pure heart and loving devotion.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Abhimanyu’s humility before battle — Krishna’s blessing</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/abhimanyu-blessing-krishna-mahabharata.html</link>
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      <description>On the eve of battle, Abhimanyu bows in humility and receives blessings from elders, while Krishna stands nearby as the supreme well-wisher. The scene shows how a devotee prepares for duty: not with pride, but with surrender, guidance, and protection.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bhima saved after poisoning — mercy in the realm of the Nagas (Mahabharata)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/bhima-saved-after-poisoning-naga-realm-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/bhima-saved-after-poisoning-naga-realm-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Bhima lies weak after betrayal, yet the Lord's protection works silently through unexpected hands. In the sacred river realm, the noble Nagas care for him with calm dignity—showing that even in danger, mercy can arrive in a form we never predicted.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Arjuna saves the horses — a protective astra</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/arjuna-saves-horses-astra.html</link>
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      <description>In a moment of danger on the road, Arjuna stands firm to protect what is entrusted to him. His focused shot becomes a shield, turning fear into safety and restoring order without unnecessary cruelty.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Krishna protects Uttara — the divine shield of mercy</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-protects-uttara-parikshit.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-protects-uttara-parikshit.html</guid>
      <description>When fear and destruction seem unavoidable, Krishna stands as the ultimate protector. His mercy reaches even where human strength cannot—into the most fragile moment of life.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Krishna comforts Kunti — mercy and guidance in the royal palace</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-comforts-kunti.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-comforts-kunti.html</guid>
      <description>In a quiet moment of grief and uncertainty, Krishna stands beside Queen Kunti with calm compassion. His presence brings protection, clarity, and strength—reminding us that the Lord supports His devotees not only through great miracles, but also through gentle guidance and inner peace.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rama blesses Hanuman — the Lord honors His devoted servant</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/rama-blesses-hanuman-lila.html</link>
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      <description>After Hanuman’s fearless service in the mission to rescue Sita, Lord Rama gently blesses him. This scene shows a timeless truth: the Supreme Lord is pleased not by display, but by sincere devotion, humility, and faithful service.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>King Prithu receives Lord Vishnu’s divine appearance</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/prithu-vishnu-darsana.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/prithu-vishnu-darsana.html</guid>
      <description>At the height of sincere duty and humility, Lord Vishnu reveals Himself to King Prithu, showing that the Lord responds personally to pure devotion and righteous service. Śāstra-mārga darśanam from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 4, Chapter 20.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gandhari curses Krishna — Grief, Blame and the Lord’s Steadiness (Mahabharata)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/gandhari-curses-krishna-mahabharata.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/gandhari-curses-krishna-mahabharata.html</guid>
      <description>Complete darśanam of Gandhari's curse upon Krishna after the Kurukshetra war. Scripture reference, śāstra‑pramāṇa, tattva, and daily practice. The Lord receives her words without anger.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Krishna and Arjuna — the divine “false sunset” on Kurukshetra (Mahabharata)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-arjuna-false-sunset.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-arjuna-false-sunset.html</guid>
      <description>Complete darśanam of Krishna and Arjuna on Kurukshetra battlefield. The divine false sunset appears as the Lord arranges time and circumstance to uphold His purpose.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Krishna instructs Arjuna on Kurukshetra — the moment of surrender (Bhagavad-gita)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-arjuna-kurukshetra-counsel.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-arjuna-kurukshetra-counsel.html</guid>
      <description>Krishna instructs Arjuna on Kurukshetra — the moment of surrender. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from Bhagavad-gītā.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Krishna's vow on the battlefield — Arjuna restrains the Lord</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-chariot-wheel-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-chariot-wheel-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Krishna breaks His non-combat vow and rushes toward Bhishma with a chariot wheel, while Arjuna restrains Him. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from the Mahabharata.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Viśvarūpa Darśana — Arjuna beholds the Universal Form</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vishvarupa-darsana.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vishvarupa-darsana.html</guid>
      <description>Krishna reveals His Universal Form to Arjuna on Kurukshetra. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from Bhagavad-gita Chapter 11.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bhīṣma‑śara‑śayyā‑līlā — Bhīṣma‑upadeśa</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/bhishma-arrow-bed.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/bhishma-arrow-bed.html</guid>
      <description>Bhīṣma on the bed of arrows receives the Lord's presence. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from Mahābhārata.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Krishna in the Kuru Assembly — The Lord speaks in the royal court (Mahabharata)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-kuru-sabha.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-kuru-sabha.html</guid>
      <description>Krishna stands in the Kuru royal assembly as the voice of dharma. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from Mahabharata on truth, power, and divine guidance.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Rupa–Sanatana Siksha-lila — Mahaprabhu Instructs Rupa &amp; Sanatana</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/rupa-sanatana-siksa-mahaprabhu-cc-madhya.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/rupa-sanatana-siksa-mahaprabhu-cc-madhya.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu personally instructs Rupa and Sanatana Goswami in the science of pure devotion. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from Sri Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kūrma‑avatāra‑līlā — Samudra‑manthana‑ārambha (The churning of the Ocean begins)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/kurma-manthana-begins-sb8-7-9.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/kurma-manthana-begins-sb8-7-9.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Kūrma supports Mandara Mountain; the churning of the Milk Ocean begins — Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam 8.7–9.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Varāhāvatāra-līlā — Bhū-devī-uddharaṇa (Lord Varāha rescues Mother Earth)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/varaha-rescues-bhudevi-sb3-13.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/varaha-rescues-bhudevi-sb3-13.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Varāha rescues Mother Earth. Śāstra‑mārga darśanam from Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam 3.13.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Matsya-avatāra-līlā (Fish Incarnation Pastime)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/matsya-avatara-saves-satyavrata-manu-sb-8-24.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/matsya-avatara-saves-satyavrata-manu-sb-8-24.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Matsya saves Satyavrata Manu from the cosmic flood — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8 Chapter 24.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Uddhava-message-līlā (Uddhava-Gopī Dialogue)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/uddhava-message-gopis-vrindavan-sb10-47.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/uddhava-message-gopis-vrindavan-sb10-47.html</guid>
      <description>Uddhava brings Kṛṣṇa's message to the gopīs in Vraja — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.46–10.47.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Dvārakā‑dhāma‑līlā / Rukmiṇī‑Kṛṣṇa‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/dvaraka-krishna-rukmini-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/dvaraka-krishna-rukmini-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Kṛṣṇa with Rukmiṇī in the palace (divine household sweetness) — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.52–10.54, 10.60.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Sītā‑Svayaṁvara / Śiva‑bow‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/sita-svayamvara-shiva-dhanuh-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/sita-svayamvara-shiva-dhanuh-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Rāma strings Śiva's bow (Sītā's svayaṁvara) — Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Bāla‑kāṇḍa.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Setu‑bandhana‑līlā (Bridge Construction Pastime)</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/setu-bandhana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/setu-bandhana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Rāma builds the bridge to Laṅkā — Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Yuddha‑kāṇḍa.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Nārada‑Vyāsa‑dialogue‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/narada-vyasa-samvada-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/narada-vyasa-samvada-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Nārada instructs Vyāsa to reveal pure bhakti — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 5.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Navadvīpa‑night‑nāma‑saṅkīrtana‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/navadvipa-night-sankirtana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/navadvipa-night-sankirtana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Mahāprabhu's night saṅkīrtana — torches, mṛdaṅgas, ecstatic chanting — Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Caitanya-bhāgavata.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Yaśodā–Kṛṣṇa‑motherly‑affection‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/yashoda-krishna-vatsalya-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/yashoda-krishna-vatsalya-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Mother Yaśodā offers fruit to baby Kṛṣṇa — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 10 (Vraja childhood pastimes; Yaśodā's motherly service).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Pṛthu–Earth‑milking‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/prithu-prithivi-dohana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/prithu-prithivi-dohana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>King Pṛthu 'milks' the Earth for the welfare of all — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 4.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Kapila–Devahūti‑instruction‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/kapila-devahuti-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/kapila-devahuti-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Kapila instructs Devahūti (the path of bhakti and liberation) — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 3.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Mārkaṇḍeya‑vision‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/markandeya-darsana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/markandeya-darsana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Baby Nārāyaṇa on the banyan leaf (pralaya vision) — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 12 Chapter 9.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Śabarī‑Rāma‑meeting‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/shabari-rama-bheta-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/shabari-rama-bheta-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Rāma accepts Śabarī's loving offering — Śrī Rāmāyaṇa (Araṇya / Kiṣkindhā context).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Kubjā‑blessing‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/kubja-anugraha-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/kubja-anugraha-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Kṛṣṇa straightens Kubjā and blesses her with mercy — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 10.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Dhruva‑vision‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/dhruva-darsana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/dhruva-darsana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Dhruva beholds Lord Viṣṇu (the reward of unwavering determination) — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 4.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Guṇḍicā‑cleansing‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/gundica-marjana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/gundica-marjana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Mahāprabhu cleanses the Guṇḍicā temple (service before Ratha‑yātrā) — Śrī Caitanya‑caritāmṛta, Madhya‑līlā, Chapter 12.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Jagannātha‑vision‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/jagannatha-darsana-lila-chaitanya-mahaprabhu-jagannath-puri.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/jagannatha-darsana-lila-chaitanya-mahaprabhu-jagannath-puri.html</guid>
      <description>Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's ecstatic darśana of Jagannātha in Purī — Śrī Caitanya‑caritāmṛta, Caitanya‑bhāgavata.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Vāmana–Trivikrama‑līlā — Bali Mahārāja's surrender</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vamana-bali-maharaja-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/vamana-bali-maharaja-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Bali Mahārāja offers three steps of land, Lord expands as Trivikrama, Bali offers his head for the third step — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 8.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Yamalārjuna‑breaking‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/yamalarjuna-tree-deliverance-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/yamalarjuna-tree-deliverance-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Kṛṣṇa liberates Nalakūvara &amp; Maṇigrīva — the twin arjuna trees fall — Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.10.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Forest‑fire‑drinking‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/davagni-pana-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/davagni-pana-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Śrī Kṛṣṇa drinks the forest fire and protects Vraja — Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam Canto 10 Chapter 19.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Draupadī‑protection‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/draupadi-raksha-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/draupadi-raksha-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Śrī Kṛṣṇa protects Draupadī in the sabhā (endless cloth) — Mahābhārata, Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Rāsa‑līlā — The moonlit dance of divine love in Vṛndāvana</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-rasa-lila-vrindavan.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/krishna-rasa-lila-vrindavan.html</guid>
      <description>Śrī Kṛṣṇa's divine dance with the gopīs in Vṛndāvana — Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam Canto 10.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Ambarīṣa–Durvāsā–Sudarśana — The Lord protects His devotee</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/ambarisha-durvasa-sudarshana.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/ambarisha-durvasa-sudarshana.html</guid>
      <description>The Lord protects His devotee: Ambarīṣa–Durvāsā episode from Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam Canto 9 Chapter 4.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <item>
      <title>Nṛsiṁha protects Prahlāda — Nṛsiṁha‑līlā</title>
      <link>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/nrsimha-protects-prahlada-lila.html</link>
      <guid>https://www.japatime.com/darsanam/nrsimha-protects-prahlada-lila.html</guid>
      <description>Lord Nṛsiṁha manifests to protect His devotee Prahlāda — Śrīmad‑Bhāgavatam Canto 7.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
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