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  1. 1Say the verse. Read the transliteration aloud, slowly.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
  3. 3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
  4. 4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
  5. 5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
  6. 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 25.70Madhya 25.72

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 25.71

প্রকাশানন্দের প্রভু বন্দিলা চরণ ।

প্রকাশানন্দ আসি’ তাঁর ধরিল চরণ ॥ ৭১ ॥

prakāśānandera prabhu vandilā caraṇa

prakāśānanda āsi’ tāṅra dharila caraṇa

Translation

After stopping the kīrtana, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who is a great example of humility, offered prayers unto the feet of Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī. At this, Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī immediately came forward and clasped the Lord’s lotus feet.

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

Lives touched by mercyPrakāśānanda Sarasvatī · step 4, Turning: Drawn by saṅkīrtana
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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

The Lord Exemplifies Humility

  1. 1

    After stopping the kīrtana, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu offered prayers unto the feet of Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī.

  2. 2

    The verse presents the Lord as a great example of humility.

  3. 3

    Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī immediately came forward and clasped the Lord’s lotus feet.

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

Further reading

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.

  1. prakāśānanderaof Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī
  2. prabhuŚrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu
  3. vandilāprayed
  4. caraṇaat the feet
  5. prakāśānandaPrakāśānanda Sarasvatī
  6. āsi’coming
  7. tāṅraHis
  8. dharila caraṇaimmediately caught the lotus feet
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Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

  • 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: “humility”

  • Nāma-saṅkīrtana · The holy name shared together

    Chanting the holy names as the yuga-dharma, the Lord’s public movement, and the opening prayer of Śikṣāṣṭaka. · In the Prema Atlas

    In this verse: “kīrtana”

  • 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”

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

How can the Lord’s example encourage you to show respect to others?

Practice

Offer a sincere, respectful greeting to someone today, remembering the Lord’s humility.

Live this todayThe Lord Exemplifies HumilityThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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