Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.62
Heroic Devotees and Their Literary Service
“The three sons of Śivānanda Sena, named Caitanya dāsa, Rāmadāsa and Karṇapūra, were all heroic devotees of Lord Caitanya.”
What the purport teaches
- Śivānanda Sena’s three sons—Caitanya dāsa, Rāmadāsa and Karṇapūra—were all heroic devotees of Lord Caitanya.
- Caitanya dāsa, the eldest son, wrote a commentary on Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta. According to Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, he also wrote the Sanskrit Caitanya-carita, rather than Kavi-karṇapūra.
- Karṇapūra, the third son, was also known as Paramānanda dāsa or Purī dāsa and was initiated by Śrīnātha Paṇḍita. He wrote many important books in Vaiṣṇava literature.
Try this today
Write down the three brothers’ names and one literary contribution mentioned for Caitanya dāsa or Karṇapūra.
Ask yourself
How does the literary service of these devotees encourage my own study?
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.