Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.180
The Kazi Describes the Fearful Encounter
“While I was asleep, the lion jumped on my chest, laughing fiercely and gnashing His teeth.
What the purport teaches
- The Kazi says that he was asleep when the encounter took place.
- The lion jumped on his chest.
- The lion laughed fiercely and gnashed His teeth.
Try this today
Reread the account slowly today, noticing the lion’s actions as the Kazi describes them.
Ask yourself
Which detail helps me understand how frightening this encounter was?
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.