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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.163

Mother Śacī Cries Seeing the Lord Fall

“Frequently the Lord would tumble to the ground. Seeing this, mother Śacī would cry.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.163, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord would tumble to the ground.
  • This happened frequently.
  • Seeing Him tumble, mother Śacī would cry.

Try this today

Read the verse slowly today, pausing to consider mother Śacī’s tears.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about mother Śacī’s response to seeing the Lord tumble?

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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