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Sandalwood, Tilaka and Powerful Movements

“His body was anointed with sandalwood pulp, and He was nicely decorated with tilaka. His movements surpassed those of a maddened elephant.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.187, translation

What the purport teaches

  • His body was anointed with sandalwood pulp.
  • He was nicely decorated with tilaka.
  • His movements surpassed those of a maddened elephant.

Try this today

Take a moment to recall the sandalwood pulp, tilaka and striking movements described here.

Ask yourself

What impression do His decorations and movements leave with you?

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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