Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.159
Fear at the River Crossing
“The jurisdiction of the Muslim government extended up to Pichaladā. Due to fear of the Muslims, no one would cross the river.”
What the purport teaches
- The Muslim government’s jurisdiction extended up to Pichaladā, and fear kept people from crossing the river.
- Pichaladā was formerly part of Tamluk and Bengal, about fourteen miles south of Tamluk.
- Pichaladā stood on the bank of the Rūpa-nārāyaṇa River, which is well known in Tamluk.
Try this today
Write a brief location note: Pichaladā stood on the Rūpa-nārāyaṇa River, about fourteen miles south of Tamluk.
Ask yourself
How does knowing the location help you picture the difficulty of crossing?
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.