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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.247

The Lord Listens to Sākṣi-gopāla’s Story

“In the fifth chapter I have narrated the story of Sākṣi-gopāla. Lord Nityānanda Prabhu narrated this while Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu listened.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.247, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The fifth chapter narrates the story of Sākṣi-gopāla.
  • Lord Nityānanda Prabhu was the speaker who narrated this story.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu listened as Lord Nityānanda Prabhu spoke.

Try this today

Read this summary attentively, noting the story, the speaker, and the listener.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu taking the role of listener?

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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