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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.4

Teaching Begins in His Kaiśora Age

“At the age of eleven Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu began to teach students. This marks the beginning of His kaiśora age.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 16.4, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu began to teach at the age of eleven.
  • He took up the role of teaching students.
  • This marks the beginning of His kaiśora age.

Try this today

Write one sentence recalling His age when He began teaching.

Ask yourself

What does this verse help me remember about the beginning of His kaiśora age?

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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