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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.28

The Lord Enters the Sea Unseen

“Mistaking the sea for the Yamunā, the Lord ran swiftly and jumped into the water, unseen by the others.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 18.28, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord mistook the sea for the Yamunā.
  • He ran swiftly and jumped into the water.
  • The others did not see Him enter, which explains why they later searched for Him.

Try this today

Reread this verse alongside the devotees' search, noticing what they had not seen.

Ask yourself

How does the fact that no one saw Him enter help you understand the devotees' later astonishment?

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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