All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.183

The Brothers Go to See the Lord

“Thus in the dead of night the two brothers, Dabira Khāsa and Sākara Mallika, went to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu incognito. First they met Nityānanda Prabhu and Haridāsa Ṭhākura.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.183, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Dabira Khāsa and Sākara Mallika went to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu in the dead of night.
  • The two brothers went incognito, keeping their identities concealed.
  • Before seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, they first met Nityānanda Prabhu and Haridāsa Ṭhākura.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and briefly recount the steps of the brothers’ visit.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the brothers putting their decision into action?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listAssociate with devoteesCC Madhya 22.83Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio