Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.69
Śaṅkara Is Known by His Service
“Śaṅkara became celebrated by the name Prabhu-pādopādhāna [“the pillow of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu”]. He was like Vidura, as Śukadeva Gosvāmī previously described him.”
What the purport teaches
- Śaṅkara became celebrated as Prabhu-pādopādhāna.
- This name means “the pillow of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu” and recalls his service.
- He is compared to Vidura, as previously described by Śukadeva Gosvāmī.
Try this today
Write down the name Prabhu-pādopādhāna and its meaning.
Ask yourself
How does Śaṅkara’s name keep attention on his service?
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.