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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.193

The Lord Offers a Fresh Explanation

“Upon the request of Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu began to explain the verse, without touching upon the nine explanations given by the Bhaṭṭācārya.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.193, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya requested the Lord’s explanation.
  • In response, Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu began to explain the verse.
  • His explanation did not touch upon any of the nine explanations already given by the Bhaṭṭācārya.

Try this today

When studying an explanation today, note one point that is new to you.

Ask yourself

Am I ready to hear an explanation different from those I already know?

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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