Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 11.43
Three Brothers Hosted Nityānanda Prabhu
“Another important devotee of Lord Nityānanda Prabhu was Viṣṇudāsa, who had two brothers, Nandana and Gaṅgādāsa. Lord Nityānanda Prabhu sometimes stayed at their house.”
What the purport teaches
- Viṣṇudāsa was an important devotee of Lord Nityānanda Prabhu. His two brothers were Nandana and Gaṅgādāsa.
- The three brothers lived in Navadvīpa and belonged to the Bhaṭṭācārya brāhmaṇa family.
- Viṣṇudāsa and Gaṅgādāsa stayed for some time with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at Jagannātha Purī. The Caitanya-bhāgavata states that Nityānanda Prabhu formerly stayed at their house.
Try this today
Write down the three brothers’ names and one detail about their association with the Lord.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the brothers’ association with Nityānanda Prabhu and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?
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.