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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.23

Circumambulation, Bathing, and Evening Rest

“After circumambulating the hill, Mādhavendra Purī went to Govinda-kuṇḍa and took his bath. He then sat beneath a tree to take his evening rest.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 4.23, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Mādhavendra Purī circumambulated the hill.
  • Afterward, he went to Govinda-kuṇḍa and took his bath.
  • He then sat beneath a tree to take his evening rest.

Try this today

At your evening rest, recall these three actions in order: circumambulating, bathing, and resting.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about the simple sequence of Mādhavendra Purī’s activities?

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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