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2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
6Take one thing into your day. Note one point and one practice.

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Madhya-līlā · Chapter 25: How All the Residents of Vārāṇasī Became Vaiṣṇavas

Madhya 25.279 Madhya 25.281

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 25.280

শ্রীচৈতন্য, নিত্যানন্দ, অদ্বৈতাদি ভক্তবৃন্দ,

আর যত শ্রোতা ভক্তগণ ।

তোমা-সবার শ্রীচরণ, করি শিরে বিভূষণ,

যাহা হৈতে অভীষ্ট-পূরণ ॥ ২৮০ ॥

śrī-caitanya, nityānanda, advaitādi bhakta-vṛnda,

āra yata śrotā bhakta-gaṇa

tomā-sabāra śrī-caraṇa, kari śire vibhūṣaṇa,

yāhā haite abhīṣṭa-pūraṇa

Translation

In conclusion, I submit to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Nityānanda Prabhu, Advaita Prabhu and all the other devotees and readers that I accept your lotus feet as the helmet on my head. In this way, all my purposes will be served.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Honor the Lord, Devotees and Readers

1
The author submits himself to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Nityānanda Prabhu and Advaita Prabhu, as well as all the other devotees and readers.
2
He accepts their lotus feet as a helmet upon his head, expressing his humble reverence.
3
He states that by accepting their lotus feet in this way, all his purposes will be served.

How it feels

Reconciliation and broad mercy. Opponents turn toward bhakti; the Lord returns to Purī and embraces devotees.

The mood of Madhya 25 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas

Madhya 25: How All the Residents of Vārāṇasī Became Vaiṣṇavas

From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī immediately fell down at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and very much regretted his past behavior toward the Lord. He asked Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu about devotional service in terms of the Vedānta-sūtra, and the Lord told him about devotional service that is approved by great personalities who know the Vedānta-sūtra.

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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

śrī-caitanya nityānandaŚrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda
advaita-ādi bhakta-vṛndaas well as the devotees like Advaita Ācārya
āraand
yata śrotā bhakta-gaṇaall the devotees who listen
tomā-sabāra śrī-caraṇathe lotus feet of all of you
kari śire vibhūṣaṇaI keep on my head as a helmet
yāhā haitefrom which
abhīṣṭa-pūraṇaall my purposes will be served

Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

Śaraṇāgati · Taking shelter
Turning toward Kṛṣṇa through shelter, surrender, dependence on guru, and unconditional devotional fidelity. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “lotus feet”
Sevā · Love translated into service
Devotional service expressed through cleansing, caring, teaching, honoring others, and living as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “served”
Dainya & humility · Making room for grace
The humility expressed by the author, devotees, transformed scholars, renunciants, and the Śikṣāṣṭaka. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “humble”

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Live it

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Ask yourself

How does the author’s reverence for both devotees and readers shape my own attitude toward others?

Practice

Before studying today, pause to offer respectful remembrance to the Lord, the devotees and your fellow readers.

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