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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.208

The Lord Wishes to Hear the Parrots

“When a male and female parrot appeared on the branches of a tree, the Lord saw them and wanted to hear them speak.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.208, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A male and a female parrot appeared on the branches of a tree.
  • The Lord saw both parrots.
  • He wanted to hear them speak.

Try this today

Read this translation once slowly, giving special attention to the Lord’s desire to hear.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord’s interest in hearing the parrots?

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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