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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.5

His Explanations Astonished Every Student

“As soon as the Lord became a teacher, many, many students came to Him, every one of them astonished to hear His mode of explanation.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 16.5, translation

What the purport teaches

  • As soon as the Lord became a teacher, students came to Him.
  • Many, many students gathered to learn from Him.
  • Every student was astonished to hear His mode of explanation.

Try this today

Reread the verse slowly, noting how every student responded to His explanations.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the students’ response to the Lord’s teaching?

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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