Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.15
Muni Has Several Distinct Meanings
“The word ‘muni’ refers to one who is thoughtful, one who is grave or silent, an ascetic, one who keeps great vows, one in the renounced order and a saint. These are the different meanings of the word ‘muni.’
What the purport teaches
- Muni can refer to one who is thoughtful or one who is grave or silent.
- It can also refer to an ascetic or one who keeps great vows.
- One in the renounced order and a saint are also meanings of muni.
Try this today
Write down the meanings of muni, keeping each meaning distinct.
Ask yourself
Which meaning of muni would you like to understand more carefully?
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.