Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.47
The mind leads the senses toward Vṛndāvana
“The mystic yogī of My mind has assumed the name Mahābāula and made disciples of My ten senses. Thus My mind has gone to Vṛndāvana, leaving aside the home of My body and the great treasure of material enjoyment.
What the purport teaches
- The mystic yogī of His mind takes the name Mahābāula and makes His ten senses into disciples.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu compares His mind to the mystic yogīs known as bāulas, who make at least ten disciples.
- His mind goes to Vṛndāvana, leaving behind the home of His body and the great treasure of material enjoyment.
Try this today
Set aside one material diversion briefly and use that time to read this description of the mind going to Vṛndāvana.
Ask yourself
What does the image of the senses as disciples suggest about the mind’s direction?
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.