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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.6

The Lord Gives the Capability to Describe

“How can one describe unfathomable subject matters? It is possible only if Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gives him the capability.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 14.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author asks how unfathomable subject matters can be described.
  • Describing them is possible only if Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu gives the capability.
  • In context, this refers to His deep and mysterious feelings of separation from Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Before writing a study note today, ask Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for the capability to describe His activities faithfully.

Ask yourself

How might dependence on Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu change my approach to studying His activities?

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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