Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.71
Offer Lord Śiva Respect
“After visiting Trimalaya, Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to see Trikāla-hasti. There He saw Lord Śiva and offered him all respects and obeisances.”
What the purport teaches
- After visiting Trimalaya, Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to Trikāla-hasti. There He saw Lord Śiva and offered him all respects and obeisances.
- Trikāla-hasti is situated about twenty-two miles east of Tirupati. Its temple stands on the southern side of the river Suvarṇa-mukhī.
- The place is famous for its temple of Lord Śiva. There he is called Vāyu-liṅga Śiva.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Lord Śiva, recalling Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s example.
Ask yourself
What can you learn from Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s respectful conduct toward Lord Śiva?
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.