Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.46-47
The Lord Gives a Name Before Birth
“Once before when Śivānanda Sena had visited Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at His residence, the Lord had told him, “When this son is born, give him the name Purī dāsa.””
What the purport teaches
- On an earlier visit, Śivānanda Sena had met Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at His residence.
- The Lord had spoken to him about a son who was yet to be born.
- He instructed Śivānanda Sena, “When this son is born, give him the name Purī dāsa.”
Try this today
Write down the Lord’s naming instruction and read it once with attention.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the Lord giving this instruction before the child’s birth?
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.