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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.66

Bathing and Warmth in the Forest

“The Lord used to bathe three times a day in the warm water of the waterfalls. He also used to heat Himself morning and evening with a fire made with the limitless wood.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.66, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord used to bathe three times a day.
  • He bathed in the warm water of the waterfalls.
  • Morning and evening, He warmed Himself with a fire made from the limitless supply of wood.

Try this today

Give attention today to one simple bodily need, such as bathing or keeping comfortably warm.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the natural provisions for bathing and warmth described here?

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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