Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.53
A Name Given by Lord Gaurasundara
“His real name was Pradyumna Brahmacārī. The name Nṛsiṁhānanda had been given to him by Lord Gaurasundara Himself.”
What the purport teaches
- His real name was Pradyumna Brahmacārī.
- Lord Gaurasundara Himself gave him the name Nṛsiṁhānanda.
- The following verses call him Nṛsiṁhānanda Brahmacārī as they describe his meditation and service.
Try this today
Write down both names and note that Lord Gaurasundara Himself gave him the name Nṛsiṁhānanda.
Ask yourself
How does knowing who gave Nṛsiṁhānanda his name affect the way you read about 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.