Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.167
Hearing Pastimes Satisfies Pure Devotees
“In this way, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the son of mother Śacī, performs His pastimes, which greatly satisfy the ears and minds of pure devotees who hear about them.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is identified here as the son of mother Śacī.
- His pastimes greatly satisfy the ears of pure devotees who hear about them.
- This hearing also satisfies their minds; the verse emphasizes the devotees’ inward response.
Try this today
Read this translation aloud slowly, giving your full attention to its words.
Ask yourself
How attentive is my mind when I hear about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?
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.