Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.84
An Invitation to Hear an Elaborate Explanation
“Vallabha Bhaṭṭa said, “I have tried to describe elaborately the meaning of Kṛṣṇa’s holy name. Kindly hear the explanation.””
What the purport teaches
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa had tried to describe the meaning of Kṛṣṇa’s holy name elaborately.
- He asked Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to hear his explanation.
- The reply that follows directs attention to Śyāmasundara and Yaśodānandana rather than many different meanings.
Try this today
Read Vallabha Bhaṭṭa’s request and the Lord’s reply together, noticing the contrast between elaboration and simplicity.
Ask yourself
When I share my understanding, am I also willing to learn from the listener’s response?
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.