Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.68
His Influence Turns Devotees Toward Viṣṇu
“Arriving at Śiva-kāñcī, Caitanya Mahāprabhu visited the deity of Lord Śiva. By His influence, He converted all the devotees of Lord Śiva into Vaiṣṇavas.”
What the purport teaches
- At Śiva-kāñcī, Caitanya Mahāprabhu visited the deity of Lord Śiva. By His influence, all the devotees of Lord Śiva became Vaiṣṇavas.
- Śiva-kāñcī is also known as Kāñcīpuram, or the Benares of southern India.
- Śiva-kāñcī has hundreds of temples containing symbolic representations of Lord Śiva. One of these temples is said to be very, very old.
Try this today
Spend one minute reflecting on how the devotees changed through Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s influence.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s visit and its effect on the devotees?
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.