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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.84

Bhagavān Ācārya’s Devotion and Character

“At Jagannātha Purī, in the association of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, lived Bhagavān Ācārya, who was certainly a gentleman, a learned scholar and a great devotee.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.84, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Bhagavān Ācārya lived at Jagannātha Purī in the association of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He is described as a gentleman and a learned scholar.
  • He was also a great devotee. The purport directs readers to a further description of him elsewhere in the work.

Try this today

In one conversation today, consciously practice the courteous conduct suggested by the description of Bhagavān Ācārya as a gentleman.

Ask yourself

How might you bring both good conduct and devotion into your learning?

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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