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Lord Nityānanda’s Attributes Inspire Open Narration

“I have described my own story without reservations. The attributes of Lord Nityānanda, making me like a madman, force me to write these things.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.233, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author describes his own story without reservations.
  • Lord Nityānanda’s attributes overwhelm him, making him like a madman.
  • He says that these attributes force him to write his account.

Try this today

Write one sentence about how this description of Lord Nityānanda’s attributes affects you.

Ask yourself

What moves me when I reflect on Lord Nityānanda’s attributes?

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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