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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.169

The Brāhmaṇa Identifies His Spiritual Master

“This sannyāsī is my spiritual master, and I am from Mathurā. I am a brāhmaṇa, and I know many people who are in the service of the Muslim king.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.169, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The brāhmaṇa declared that the sannyāsī was his spiritual master.
  • He stated that he was from Mathurā and was a brāhmaṇa.
  • He said that he knew many people serving the Muslim king.

Try this today

Read the brāhmaṇa’s statement aloud once, noticing how clearly he explains his relationship and identity.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the brāhmaṇa’s clear declaration of his relationship with his spiritual master?

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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