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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.184

His Beautiful and Heroic Form

“He had a glossy blackish complexion, and His tall, strong, heroic stature made Him seem like Cupid himself.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.184, translation

What the purport teaches

  • He had a glossy blackish complexion.
  • His stature was tall, strong and heroic.
  • His appearance made Him seem like Cupid himself.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment recalling the three descriptions: tall, strong and heroic.

Ask yourself

Which detail of His appearance most holds your attention?

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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