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Recognizing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as Kṛṣṇa

“When everyone heard Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s explanation of the ātmārāma-śloka, everyone was astonished and struck with wonder. They concluded that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was none other than Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.163, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone heard Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s explanation of the ātmārāma-śloka.
  • His explanation left them astonished and struck with wonder.
  • They concluded that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was none other than Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself.

Try this today

Read the translation again and pause to reflect on its conclusion that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is Kṛṣṇa Himself.

Ask yourself

How does the listeners’ conclusion shape your understanding of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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