Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.3
Seeking Devotees’ Help to Describe the Lord
“All glories to the devotees of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura! I beg their power so that I can properly describe Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- The author glorifies the devotees of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura.
- He begs these devotees for their power.
- He seeks this help so that he can properly describe Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Try this today
Before studying today, offer a brief prayer for the devotees’ help in speaking properly about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Ask yourself
What does the author’s request teach you about approaching the task of describing the Lord?
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.