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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.32

Devotees Join the Vijayā-daśamī Celebration

“On the day celebrating the conquest of Laṅkā — a day known as Vijayā-daśamī — Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu dressed up all His devotees as monkey soldiers.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.32, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The day celebrated the conquest of Laṅkā.
  • This day is known as Vijayā-daśamī.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu dressed up all His devotees as monkey soldiers.

Try this today

Write one sentence recalling what Vijayā-daśamī celebrates and how the devotees took part.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu involving all His devotees in this celebration?

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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