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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.106

The Lord’s Complexion Changes Before Everyone

“Everyone saw the complexion of His body change from white to pink, so that His luster resembled that of the mallikā flower.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.106, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone saw the complexion of the Lord’s body change.
  • His complexion changed from white to pink.
  • His luster resembled that of the mallikā flower.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment recalling the colors and flower comparison given in this translation.

Ask yourself

How does the comparison to the mallikā flower help you reflect on the Lord’s appearance?

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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