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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.29

Prayer Followed by Obeisances and Bathing

“After reciting this mantra, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu offered obeisances and took His bath in the Ganges. At that time He had on only one piece of underwear, for there was no second garment.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.29, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu recited the mantra before bathing.
  • He offered obeisances and took His bath in the Ganges.
  • He wore only one piece of underwear, since He had no second garment.

Try this today

Offer one respectful bow today while remembering the Lord’s obeisances.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord’s actions after reciting the mantra?

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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