Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.168
The Lord’s Influence Astonishes the King
“When the Muslim king of Bengal heard of Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s influence in attracting innumerable people, he became very much astonished and began to speak as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The Muslim king of Bengal at that time was Nawab Hussain Shah Bādasāha.
- He heard that Caitanya Mahāprabhu was attracting innumerable people.
- The Lord’s influence greatly astonished the king and prompted him to speak.
Try this today
Write one sentence describing what the king heard and how he responded.
Ask yourself
What about the Lord’s influence caught the king’s attention?
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.