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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 15.4

Extensive Pastimes of Education and Marriage

“The pastimes of the Lord during His paugaṇḍa age were very extensive. His education was His chief occupation, and after that His very beautiful marriage took place.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 15.4, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord’s pastimes during His paugaṇḍa age were very extensive.
  • His education was His chief occupation.
  • After His education, His very beautiful marriage took place.

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Write one sentence recalling the order of education and marriage described here.

Ask yourself

What sequence of activities does this verse describe in the Lord’s life?

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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