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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.23

Transcendental Knowledge Relieves Grief

“When the Lord returned home, bringing with Him great wealth and many followers, He spoke to Śacīdevī about transcendental knowledge to relieve her of the grief she was suffering.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 16.23, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord returned home bringing great wealth with Him.
  • Many followers accompanied Him on His return.
  • He spoke to Śacīdevī about transcendental knowledge to relieve her grief.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes reading transcendental knowledge today, reflecting on its capacity to bring comfort.

Ask yourself

What stands out about the Lord’s choice to offer transcendental knowledge to His grieving 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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