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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.81

Lord Rāmacandra Delivered Ayodhyā’s Living Entities

“Previously, when Lord Rāmacandra left this world, He took with Him all the living entities of Ayodhyā. Then He filled Ayodhyā again with other living entities.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • When Lord Rāmacandra left this world, He took all the living entities of Ayodhyā with Him.
  • He then filled Ayodhyā again with other living entities.
  • This example supports Haridāsa’s explanation: the Lord can deliver living entities and still leave a place populated.

Try this today

Recall the two parts of this example: Lord Rāmacandra took the living entities with Him and then filled Ayodhyā again.

Ask yourself

How does the example of Ayodhyā help me understand Haridāsa’s answer?

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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