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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.196

Directed toward Vṛndāvana

“After saying this, He directed me toward Vṛndāvana by waving His hand. Then He disappeared with His associates.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.196, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After speaking, He directed the author toward Vṛndāvana.
  • He gave this direction by waving His hand.
  • Then He disappeared with His associates.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and notice both the direction given and the gesture used.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about this simple gesture of direction?

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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