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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 14.57

The Lord Calls Back the Fleeing Girls

“When some of the girls fled, the Lord called them in anger and advised them as follows:”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 14.57, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Some of the girls fled from the Lord.
  • The Lord called to them in anger.
  • He addressed the girls with advice, which follows in His next words.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly, noticing the girls’ departure and the Lord’s response.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord calling to the girls rather than letting them leave?

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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