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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 14.35

The Lord Accepts His Mother’s Care

“After saying this, the Lord, smiling slightly, climbed on the lap of His mother and sucked her breast.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 14.35, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After speaking, the Lord smiled slightly.
  • He climbed onto His mother’s lap.
  • He sucked His mother’s breast, accepting her milk.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute recalling the Lord’s smile and His place on His mother’s lap.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you in this simple description of the Lord with His mother?

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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