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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 15.14

Viśvarūpa’s Sannyāsa Delivers Both Families

“My dear mother and father,” the Lord said, “it is very good that Viśvarūpa has accepted the sannyāsa order, for thus He has delivered both His father’s family and His mother’s family.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 15.14, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord addressed His mother and father affectionately.
  • He told them that it was very good that Viśvarūpa had accepted the sannyāsa order.
  • He explained that Viśvarūpa had thereby delivered both His father’s family and His mother’s family.

Try this today

Write one sentence recalling the benefit the Lord said Viśvarūpa’s sannyāsa brought to both families.

Ask yourself

How did the Lord help His parents see spiritual good in Viśvarūpa’s decision?

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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