Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.75
A Child’s Verse Inspires Wonder
“Although the boy was only seven years old and still had no education, he composed such a nice verse. Everyone was struck with wonder.”
What the purport teaches
- The boy was only seven years old and still had no education.
- Despite this, he composed such a nice verse glorifying Kṛṣṇa.
- Everyone was struck with wonder. The next verse identifies this as the glory of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s causeless mercy.
Try this today
Reread the boy’s verse, remembering his age and lack of education.
Ask yourself
What invites your wonder in this young boy’s offering?
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.