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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.78

The Lord’s Words Confirm His Visit

“Hearing this, all the devotees were struck with wonder, and Śivānanda became confident that the incident was true.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.78, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the devotees were struck with wonder when they heard the Lord’s words.
  • His recollection of the meal made Śivānanda confident that the incident was true.
  • The Lord’s own account confirmed that He had accepted Nṛsiṁhānanda’s preparations.

Try this today

Read the Lord’s statement in the preceding verse again, then note what it confirmed for Śivānanda.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Śivānanda becoming confident through the Lord’s words?

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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