Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.88
Devotees Form Protective Circles Around the Lord
“Just to check the crowds from coming too near the Lord, the devotees formed three circles. The first circle was guided by Nityānanda Prabhu, who is Balarāma Himself, the possessor of great strength.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotees formed three circles to keep the crowds from coming too near the Lord.
- Nityānanda Prabhu guided the first circle.
- Nityānanda Prabhu is Balarāma Himself, the possessor of great strength.
Try this today
Reread the verse and identify the circles’ purpose and who guided the first one.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the devotees’ cooperation in keeping space around 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.