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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.3

Follow the Lord’s Youthful Pastimes in Order

“I have already given a synopsis of the kaiśora-līlā of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Now let me enumerate His youthful pastimes in chronological order.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.3, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A synopsis of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s kaiśora-līlā has already been given.
  • The author now turns to a fuller enumeration of His youthful pastimes.
  • These pastimes will be presented in chronological order.

Try this today

As you read today, note the order in which the Lord’s youthful pastimes are described.

Ask yourself

How might following the pastimes in order help me read more attentively?

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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