Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.18
A Devotee Who Knew the Lord
“Gopīnātha Ācārya was a resident of Nadia, the son-in-law of Viśārada and a devotee of Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He knew the true identity of His Lordship.”
What the purport teaches
- Gopīnātha Ācārya was a resident of Nadia and a devotee of Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He knew the true identity of His Lordship.
- He was the son-in-law of Maheśvara Viśārada, who was a classmate of Nīlāmbara Cakravartī.
- Maheśvara Viśārada lived in Vidyānagara in the Nadia district. His two sons were Madhusūdana Vācaspati and Vāsudeva Sārvabhauma.
Try this today
Write down the two details about Gopīnātha Ācārya’s devotion and knowledge of the Lord.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about Gopīnātha Ācārya’s relationship with Caitanya Mahāprabhu?
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.