Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.64
Teachings Personally Tasted by the Lord
“The Lord had formerly composed these eight verses to teach people in general. Now He personally tasted the meaning of the verses, which are called the Śikṣāṣṭaka.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord had previously composed eight verses to teach people in general.
- These eight verses are called the Śikṣāṣṭaka.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu now personally tasted their meaning.
Try this today
Spend one minute reflecting on the distinction between teaching the meaning of a verse and personally tasting it.
Ask yourself
How can I give more thoughtful attention to the meaning of the Lord’s teachings?
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.