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Many branches grow from Nityānanda Prabhu

“Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu is an extremely heavy branch of the Śrī Caitanya tree. From that branch grow many branches and subbranches.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 11.5, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu is a branch of the Śrī Caitanya tree.
  • He is described as an extremely heavy branch.
  • Many branches and subbranches grow from Him.

Try this today

Sketch a tree with a large branch labeled Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu and many smaller branches growing from it.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu’s place in the Śrī Caitanya tree?

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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