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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.12

Ācāryaratna and His Associates

“Another big branch was Ācāryaratna, and his associates were subbranches.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 10.12, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Ācāryaratna was another big branch.
  • He had associates connected with him.
  • His associates are described as subbranches.

Try this today

Draw a branch labeled Ācāryaratna, with smaller branches labeled “associates.”

Ask yourself

How does the image of branches and subbranches help you remember Ācāryaratna and his associates?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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