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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.121

Returning to See Jagannātha’s Bathing Ceremony

“After collecting these books, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu returned to Jagannātha Purī. At that time, the bathing ceremony of Jagannātha was taking place, and He saw it.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.121, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After collecting the books, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu returned to Jagannātha Purī.
  • The bathing ceremony of Jagannātha was taking place at that time.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw the bathing ceremony.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and spend a moment remembering Mahāprabhu seeing Jagannātha’s bathing ceremony.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the moment of Mahāprabhu’s return to Jagannātha Purī?

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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