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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.294

A Question About the Lord’s Birthplace

“Out of curiosity, Śrī Raṅga Purī asked Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu about His birthplace, and the Lord informed him that it was Navadvīpa-dhāma.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.294, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Raṅga Purī asked Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu about His birthplace.
  • His question arose out of curiosity.
  • The Lord informed him that His birthplace was Navadvīpa-dhāma.

Try this today

Write down the name Navadvīpa-dhāma and its connection with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What would you like to learn about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s birthplace?

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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