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The Supreme Teacher Accepts a Devotee’s Form

“For this reason Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the supreme teacher, accepts the form of a devotee and accepts Lord Nityānanda as His elder brother.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 7.12, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the supreme teacher.
  • He accepts the form of a devotee.
  • He accepts Lord Nityānanda as His elder brother.

Try this today

Write down the three descriptions given here: supreme teacher, devotee, and one who accepts Lord Nityānanda as His elder brother.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the supreme teacher accepting the form of a devotee?

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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