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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.26

Let Her See Lord Jagannātha

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said to Govinda, “O ādi-vasyā [uncivilized man], do not forbid this woman to climb the Garuḍa-stambha. Let her see Lord Jagannātha to her satisfaction.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 14.26, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu addressed Govinda as ādi-vasyā, translated here as “uncivilized man.”
  • He told Govinda not to forbid the woman to climb the Garuḍa-stambha.
  • His instruction was to let her see Lord Jagannātha to her satisfaction.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute reflecting on His words: “Let her see Lord Jagannātha to her satisfaction.”

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s wish that she see Lord Jagannātha?

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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