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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.240

The Pastimes Conclude with Rest

“Finally they all departed to rest in bed. In this way Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the son of Śacīmātā, performed His pastimes.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.240, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Finally, everyone departed to rest in bed.
  • The verse describes these events as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s pastimes.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is identified as the son of Śacīmātā.

Try this today

Before resting tonight, read this verse once and remember Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the son of Śacīmātā.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about this quiet conclusion to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s pastimes?

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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