Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.24
His Rod Display Brought Laughter
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wheeled and threw the rod, sometimes over His head, sometimes behind His back, sometimes in front of Him, sometimes to His side and sometimes between His legs. All the people laughed to see this.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wheeled and threw the rod over His head and behind His back.
- He also moved it in front of Him, to His side and between His legs.
- All the people laughed as they watched Him.
Try this today
Reread the translation today, noticing the varied movements and the laughter they brought.
Ask yourself
How does the people’s laughter shape your understanding of this scene?
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.