Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.19
The Ratha Car Inspires Astonishment
“Everyone was astonished to see the decorations on the Ratha car. The car appeared to be newly made of gold, and it was as high as Mount Sumeru.”
What the purport teaches
- Everyone was astonished by the Ratha car’s decorations. It appeared newly made of gold and as high as Mount Sumeru.
- In 1973, a gorgeous Ratha-yātrā festival took place in London, and the car was brought to Trafalgar Square.
- The residents of Purī compared the car to Mount Sumeru, while the residents of London considered it a rival to the Nelson Monument.
Try this today
Reread the description and spend a moment picturing the car’s golden appearance and great height.
Ask yourself
What strikes me about the wonder this car inspired in both Purī and London?
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.