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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.187

Hearing the Account and Seeing the Marks

“After this description, the Kazi showed his chest. Having heard him and seen the marks, all the people there accepted the wonderful incident.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.187, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After describing the incident, the Kazi showed his chest.
  • The people present both heard his account and saw the marks.
  • Having heard and seen these things, they all accepted the wonderful incident.

Try this today

In one conversation today, listen to the full account and consider what is shown before reaching a conclusion.

Ask yourself

How carefully do I listen and observe before deciding what to accept?

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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