Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.52
The Lord’s Former Name and Family
“Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the son of that Jagannātha Miśra, and His former name was Viśvambhara Miśra. He also happens to be the grandson of Nīlāmbara Cakravartī.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the son of Jagannātha Miśra.
- His former name was Viśvambhara Miśra.
- He is also the grandson of Nīlāmbara Cakravartī.
Try this today
Write three short lines identifying the Lord’s former name, His father, and His grandfather.
Ask yourself
How clearly can I distinguish the Lord’s former name from the names of His father and grandfather?
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.