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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.93

People Fear the Lord’s Fierce Appearance

“Seeing Him appearing very fierce in the ecstasy of Lord Nṛsiṁha, people ran from the street and fled here and there, afraid of His anger.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.93, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord appeared very fierce in the ecstasy of Lord Nṛsiṁha.
  • People who saw Him were afraid of His anger.
  • They ran from the street and fled here and there.

Try this today

Pause while reading and notice the words describing both the Lord’s appearance and the people’s fear.

Ask yourself

How does the people’s response help you understand the fierceness of His appearance?

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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