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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.56

The Teacher Is Injured and Falls Unconscious

“The plate was made of metal, and when its edge hit the head of the teacher, it cut him, and the teacher immediately fell to the ground unconscious.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.56, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The plate was made of metal.
  • Its edge struck the teacher’s head and cut him.
  • The teacher immediately fell to the ground unconscious.

Try this today

Pause for a moment to reflect on the seriousness of the teacher’s injury.

Ask yourself

How does the teacher’s sudden injury remind me of physical vulnerability?

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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