Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.96
Not a Statue, but Nanda’s Son
“My dear Lord, You are not a statue; You are directly the son of Mahārāja Nanda. Now, for the sake of the old brāhmaṇa, You can do something You have never done before.”
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa addressed the Lord directly: “You are not a statue.”
- He recognized Him as directly the son of Mahārāja Nanda.
- For the old brāhmaṇa’s sake, he asked the Lord to do something He had never done before.
Try this today
Reflect for one minute on the brāhmaṇa’s words: “You are not a statue; You are directly the son of Mahārāja Nanda.”
Ask yourself
How does the brāhmaṇa’s recognition of the Lord shape his request?
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.