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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 14.12

The Wonderful Marks Bring Joy

“When Jagannātha Miśra saw the wonderful marks on the sole of his son, he became very joyful and privately called for Nīlāmbara Cakravartī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 14.12, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jagannātha Miśra saw the wonderful marks on the sole of his son.
  • Seeing these marks made him very joyful.
  • He privately called for Nīlāmbara Cakravartī.

Try this today

Pause over the words “very joyful” and reflect on Jagannātha Miśra’s response.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Jagannātha Miśra’s joy on seeing the marks?

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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