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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.206

A Change in Nimāi Paṇḍita’s Conduct

“ ‘Nimāi Paṇḍita was previously a very good boy, but since He has returned from Gayā He conducts Himself differently.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.206, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speakers describe Nimāi Paṇḍita as previously a very good boy.
  • They say His conduct changed after He returned from Gayā.
  • Their words express their judgment of His changed behavior.

Try this today

Read the statement again and identify the event after which the speakers noticed a change.

Ask yourself

How do the speakers compare Nimāi Paṇḍita’s earlier conduct with His conduct now?

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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