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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.207

The Lord Goes to Kuliyā

“The Lord remained some time at the house of Vidyā-vācaspati, but then, because it was too crowded, He went to Kuliyā.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.207, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord remained for some time at Vidyā-vācaspati’s house. Because it became too crowded, He went to Kuliyā.
  • Vidyā-vācaspati’s house was in Vidyānagara, near Koladvīpa, or Kuliyā. Devānanda Paṇḍita resided in Kuliyā.
  • The account quoted in the purport describes the Lord crossing by boat to Kuliyā and staying seven days at Mādhava dāsa’s house. He then proceeded along the banks of the Ganges.

Try this today

Write a brief note identifying where the Lord stayed in Kuliyā and for how long.

Ask yourself

What details help you picture the Lord’s arrival and stay in Kuliyā?

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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