Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.5
Glories to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva
“ ‘All glories to Nṛsiṁhadeva! All glories to Nṛsiṁhadeva, who is the Lord of Prahlāda Mahārāja and, like a honeybee, is always engaged in beholding the lotuslike face of the goddess of fortune.’
What the purport teaches
- The prayer repeatedly glorifies Nṛsiṁhadeva, the Lord of Prahlāda Mahārāja.
- Like a honeybee, He is always engaged in beholding the lotuslike face of the goddess of fortune.
- The goddess of fortune is always embraced by Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva. Śrīla Śrīdhara Svāmī mentions this in his commentary on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Try this today
Say “All glories to Nṛsiṁhadeva” while remembering the description in this prayer.
Ask yourself
What aspect of Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva does His relationship with the goddess of fortune reveal here?
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.