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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.4

Seeking Devotees’ Strength to Describe the Lord

“All glories to Svarūpa Dāmodara and all the other devotees, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura! Please give me the strength to describe the character of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 14.4, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author glorifies Svarūpa Dāmodara.
  • He also offers all glories to the other devotees, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura.
  • He asks these devotees for strength to describe the character of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Before studying today, offer a brief prayer for strength to understand and describe Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s character.

Ask yourself

What can I learn from the author’s request for strength?

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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