All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.166

Recalling Śrīla Mādhavendra Purī’s Visit

“The brāhmaṇa replied, “His Holiness Śrīla Mādhavendra Purī came to the city of Mathurā while he was on tour.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.166, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The brāhmaṇa began his reply by speaking of Śrīla Mādhavendra Purī.
  • He referred to him respectfully as “His Holiness.”
  • Śrīla Mādhavendra Purī had come to Mathurā while on tour.

Try this today

Read the brāhmaṇa’s reply aloud once, giving attention to his respectful words.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the respectful way the brāhmaṇa begins his reply?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listAssociate with devoteesCC Madhya 22.83Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio