Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.243
Hearing the Lord’s Explanation with Wonder
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu very elaborately explained the harer nāma verse of the Bṛhan-nāradīya Purāṇa, and Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was struck with wonder to hear His explanation.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu explained the harer nāma verse of the Bṛhan-nāradīya Purāṇa.
- His explanation was very elaborate.
- Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya was struck with wonder as he heard the explanation.
Try this today
Read this translation slowly today, giving careful attention to the Bhaṭṭācārya’s response.
Ask yourself
How can I make room for wonder when hearing an explanation of scripture?
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.