Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.14
The Original, Middle, and Final Pastimes
“The pastimes of His household life are known as the ādi-līlā, or the original pastimes. His later pastimes are known as the madhya-līlā and antya-līlā, or the middle and final pastimes.”
What the purport teaches
- The pastimes of His household life are known as the ādi-līlā, or original pastimes.
- His later pastimes include the madhya-līlā, or middle pastimes.
- His later pastimes also include the antya-līlā, or final pastimes.
Try this today
Write ādi-līlā, madhya-līlā, and antya-līlā in order, with their meanings beside them.
Ask yourself
How do these three names help you follow the sequence of His pastimes?
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.