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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.16

Lord Śiva Serves Lord Rāma

“There he saw Lord Mahādeva [Śiva], the servant of Lord Rāma. He then went to Ahovala-nṛsiṁha.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.16, translation

What the purport teaches

  • There, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw Lord Mahādeva, Śiva.
  • Lord Mahādeva is described as the servant of Lord Rāma.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then went to Ahovala-nṛsiṁha.

Try this today

Write one sentence recalling Lord Śiva’s relationship with Lord Rāma as described here.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about Lord Śiva being described as Lord Rāma’s servant?

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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