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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.87

Devotees Know These Confidential Pastimes

“These are confidential pastimes of the son of Śacī. Other than devotees, no one knows of this incident.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.87, translation

What the purport teaches

  • These are confidential pastimes of the son of Śacī, known to devotees.
  • The purport explains that nondevotees cannot believe this incident.
  • The place where the tree grew still exists in Māyāpur. It is called Āmra-ghaṭṭa or Āma-ghāṭā.

Try this today

Reread this verse respectfully, remembering that it describes a confidential pastime.

Ask yourself

How do you approach a confidential pastime that challenges ordinary expectations?

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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