Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 9.13-15
Nine Roots Give the Tree Strength
“Paramānanda Purī, Keśava Bhāratī, Brahmānanda Purī and Brahmānanda Bhāratī, Śrī Viṣṇu Purī, Keśava Purī, Kṛṣṇānanda Purī, Śrī Nṛsiṁha Tīrtha and Sukhānanda Purī — these nine sannyāsī roots all sprouted from the trunk of the tree. Thus the tree stood steadfastly on the strength of these nine roots.”
What the purport teaches
- Nine sannyāsī roots sprouted from the trunk of the tree. The tree stood steadfastly on their strength.
- Paramānanda Purī belonged to a brāhmaṇa family of the Trihut district in Uttara Pradesh. Mādhavendra Purī was his spiritual master.
- Through his relationship with Mādhavendra Purī, Paramānanda Purī was very dear to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Try this today
Read aloud the names of the nine sannyāsīs, remembering their role as the tree’s supporting roots.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the importance of these nine roots to the tree’s steadiness?
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.