Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.210
The Name Gaurahari and Religious Accusations
“ ‘Now He has given up His own name Nimāi and introduced Himself by the name Gaurahari. He has spoiled the Hindu religious principles and introduced the irreligion of non-believers.
What the purport teaches
- The speakers say He has given up His own name, Nimāi.
- They report that He now introduces Himself as Gaurahari.
- They accuse Him of spoiling Hindu religious principles and introducing the irreligion of non-believers.
Try this today
Identify the two names in the verse, then reread the religious accusation as the speakers’ claim.
Ask yourself
Which part of this statement reports a name change, and which part makes an accusation?
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.