Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.99
Recognizing the Lord by His Ankle Bells
“You will know that I am walking behind you by the sound of My ankle bells.
What the purport teaches
- The Lord said that He would walk behind the brāhmaṇa.
- His ankle bells would make a sound as He walked.
- By that sound, the brāhmaṇa would know that the Lord was following him.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment reflecting on the Lord’s words: “You will know that I am walking behind you.”
Ask yourself
How did the sound of the ankle bells provide the assurance the brāhmaṇa needed?
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.