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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 5.83

Listen Carefully to the Lord’s Deep Qualities

“There is yet another characteristic of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. O devotees, listen carefully to how He manifests His opulence and characteristics, although they are exceptionally deep.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 5.83, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The account turns to another characteristic of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • Devotees are asked to listen carefully to how He manifests His opulence and characteristics.
  • These manifestations are exceptionally deep and call for attentive hearing.

Try this today

Put aside distractions and read this translation slowly twice, giving full attention to its invitation to listen.

Ask yourself

How can I give more careful attention to descriptions of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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