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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.69

Jubilation and Humility Astonish the Onlookers

“All the people were astonished to see the Lord’s jubilation and humility and to hear Him talk in ecstasy. Indeed, all the residents of Benares [Kāśī] saw the bodily transformations and were astonished.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.69, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The people were astonished by the Lord’s jubilation and humility.
  • They also heard Him speak in ecstasy.
  • All the residents of Benares [Kāśī] saw His bodily transformations and were astonished.

Try this today

Write one sentence about how this verse presents the Lord’s joy and humility together.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the Lord’s humility appearing alongside His jubilation?

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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