Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.9
Begin Hearing the Lord’s Last Pastimes
“I have briefly described the pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu known as the madhya-līlā. Now I shall attempt to describe something about His last pastimes, which are known as the antya-līlā.”
What the purport teaches
- The author says he has briefly described Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s pastimes known as the madhya-līlā.
- He now turns to the Lord’s last pastimes, known as the antya-līlā.
- He says he will attempt to describe something about these pastimes. His words express a modest approach to the task.
Try this today
Write a short study note: “Antya-līlā describes Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s last pastimes.”
Ask yourself
How might the author’s modest approach help you begin this new section with humility?
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.