Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.71
Seek to Understand a Vaiṣṇava’s Qualities
“The inhabitant of Kulīna-grāma said, “Please let me know who is actually a Vaiṣṇava and what his symptoms are.” Understanding his mind, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu smiled and gave the following reply.”
What the purport teaches
- The inhabitant of Kulīna-grāma asked who is actually a Vaiṣṇava.
- He wanted to know the symptoms by which a Vaiṣṇava could be recognized.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu understood his mind, smiled, and prepared to answer.
Try this today
Write one question you have about recognizing a Vaiṣṇava’s qualities.
Ask yourself
What do you sincerely wish to understand about the qualities of a Vaiṣṇava?
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.