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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.273

Firm Faith Inspires Wonder

“After hearing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the ācārya of the Tattvavāda sampradāya became very much ashamed. Upon observing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s rigid faith in Vaiṣṇavism, he was struck with wonder.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.273, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The ācārya of the Tattvavāda sampradāya heard Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s words.
  • After hearing Him, the ācārya became very much ashamed.
  • Seeing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s firm faith in Vaiṣṇavism, the ācārya was struck with wonder.

Try this today

Take a quiet minute today to reflect on Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s firm faith in Vaiṣṇavism.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when someone’s firm faith reveals a weakness in my understanding?

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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