Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.31
The Waves Carry Him Toward Koṇārka
“Keeping the Lord sometimes submerged and sometimes afloat, the waves carried Him toward the Koṇārka temple.”
What the purport teaches
- The waves kept the Lord sometimes submerged and sometimes afloat as they carried Him toward the Koṇārka temple.
- Koṇārka, generally known as Arka-tīrtha, is a temple of Lord Sūrya, the sun-god. It stands on the seashore, nineteen miles north of Jagannātha Purī.
- The temple was constructed of black stone in the beginning of the thirteenth century of the Śaka Era. It shows expert craftsmanship and architecture.
Try this today
Write a brief location note: Koṇārka is on the seashore, nineteen miles north of Jagannātha Purī.
Ask yourself
How does knowing Koṇārka's location help you follow the Lord's movement in the sea?
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.