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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.84

The Lord Immediately Turns Back

“As soon as He heard the word “woman,” the Lord became externally conscious and turned back.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.84, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord heard Govinda say the word “woman.”
  • As soon as He heard it, He became externally conscious.
  • He turned back immediately, responding to Govinda’s warning.

Try this today

Pause and take seriously one helpful reminder you receive today.

Ask yourself

How willing are you to change course when a helpful warning reaches you?

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.

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