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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.79

The Lord’s Leap Fills Everyone With Fear

“Indeed, as soon as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw the river Yamunā, He immediately made a great sound and jumped into the water. Everyone was filled with fear and trembling to see this.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.79, translation

What the purport teaches

  • As soon as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw the river Yamunā, He made a great sound.
  • He immediately jumped into the water.
  • Seeing this, everyone was filled with fear and trembling.

Try this today

Reread the verse, giving attention to both the Lord’s action and everyone’s fearful response.

Ask yourself

How does the response of those present help me appreciate the intensity of this moment?

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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