Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.33
Deep Love for Nityānanda Prabhu’s Name
“Puruṣottama Paṇḍita, a resident of Navadvīpa, was the eighth gopāla. He would become almost mad as soon as he heard the holy name of Nityānanda Prabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Puruṣottama Paṇḍita was born in Navadvīpa and was a great devotee of Lord Nityānanda Prabhu.
- He was the eighth gopāla. His former name was Stokakṛṣṇa.
- As soon as he heard the holy name of Nityānanda Prabhu, he would become almost mad.
Try this today
Say the holy name of Nityānanda Prabhu slowly today and listen attentively.
Ask yourself
How does Puruṣottama Paṇḍita’s response invite you to hear Nityānanda Prabhu’s name more attentively?
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.