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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.84

Expanding What Was Given in Summary

“What I have described was left aside by Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura, but although he could not describe these pastimes, he gave us a synopsis.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 20.84, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The author describes pastimes that Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura had left aside.
  • Although Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura did not describe these pastimes fully, he gave a synopsis.
  • The author acknowledges that earlier summary while presenting the pastimes more fully.

Try this today

Write one sentence noting how the author’s account relates to Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura’s synopsis.

Ask yourself

How can acknowledging an earlier devotee’s contribution deepen my appreciation of this account?

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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