Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.49
The Lord Affectionately Calls the Child Purī
“The child was named Paramānanda dāsa in accordance with the Lord’s order, and the Lord jokingly called him Purī dāsa.”
What the purport teaches
- The child was named Paramānanda dāsa.
- The translation states that this naming was in accordance with the Lord’s order.
- The Lord jokingly called the child Purī dāsa, showing a playful manner in His dealings with him.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment reflecting on the Lord jokingly calling the child Purī dāsa.
Ask yourself
What do you appreciate about the Lord’s playful way of addressing the child?
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.