Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.144
The Lord Questions the Given Name
“When the Lord heard that his name was Caitanya dāsa, He said, “What kind of name have you given him? It is very difficult to understand.””
What the purport teaches
- The Lord heard that Śivānanda’s son was named Caitanya dāsa.
- He asked, “What kind of name have you given him?”
- He said that it was very difficult to understand. This verse records His response without explaining its deeper meaning.
Try this today
Reread the Lord’s response and write down one question you would like to understand better.
Ask yourself
Can you stay attentive to the Lord’s words without assuming an explanation the passage does not give?
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.