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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.50

Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva Beside the Temple Steps

“On the southern side, behind and above the twenty-two steps, is a Deity of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva. It is on the left as one goes up the steps toward the temple.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.50, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A Deity of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva stands on the southern side, behind and above the twenty-two steps.
  • The Deity is on the left as one goes up the steps toward the temple.
  • This location sets the scene for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s obeisances as He approaches the temple.

Try this today

Pause today to picture the steps and Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva’s Deity on the left.

Ask yourself

How does picturing this location help me follow Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s approach to the temple?

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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