Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.99
A Devotee Celebrates Lord Śiva’s Qualities
“On another day a great devotee of Lord Śiva, chanting of Lord Śiva’s qualities, came to Lord Caitanya’s house, where he began dancing in the courtyard and playing his ḍamaru [a musical instrument].”
What the purport teaches
- On another day, a great devotee of Lord Śiva came to Lord Caitanya’s house.
- He was chanting of Lord Śiva’s qualities.
- In the courtyard, he began dancing and playing his ḍamaru, a musical instrument.
Try this today
List the three devotional activities described here: chanting of Lord Śiva’s qualities, dancing, and playing the ḍamaru.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the ways this devotee expressed his devotion?
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.