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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.16

Disciples and Granddisciples Form Subbranches

“His disciples and granddisciples are his subbranches. To describe them all would be difficult.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 10.16, translation

What the purport teaches

  • His disciples are described as his subbranches.
  • His granddisciples are also included among those subbranches.
  • Describing all these subbranches would be difficult.

Try this today

Sketch a branch extending into disciples and then granddisciples, using the translation’s image.

Ask yourself

What does the inclusion of both disciples and granddisciples help you notice about these subbranches?

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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