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Hearing His Pastimes Awakens Astonishment

“In this way, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu performed His various pastimes. Whoever sees them or hears them recounted becomes truly astonished.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.297, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu performs various pastimes.
  • Those who see His pastimes become truly astonished.
  • Those who hear His pastimes recounted also become truly astonished.

Try this today

Reread one of these pastimes slowly and pause over what fills you with wonder.

Ask yourself

What astonishes me as I hear about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s pastimes?

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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