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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.186

The Nail Marks Remain

“After saying this, the lion left, but I was very much afraid of Him. Just see the marks of His nails on my heart!”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.186, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After delivering His warning, the lion left.
  • The speaker remained very much afraid of Him.
  • He invited his listeners to see the marks of the lion’s nails on his heart.

Try this today

Write one sentence about a lesson you do not want to forget.

Ask yourself

What helps me remember an important lesson after the moment has passed?

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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