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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 5.136
দুঁহে — এক বর্ণ, দুঁহে — প্রকাণ্ড-শরীর ।
দুঁহে — রক্তাম্বর, দুঁহার স্বভাব — গম্ভীর ॥ ১৩৬ ॥
duṅhe — eka varṇa, duṅhe — prakāṇḍa-śarīra
duṅhe — raktāmbara, duṅhāra svabhāva — gambhīra
They were of the same complexion, and both had gigantic bodies. Both wore saffron cloth, and both were very grave.
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They were of the same complexion.
Both had gigantic bodies and wore saffron cloth.
Both were very grave.
Faith vindicated. The Deity bears witness; anxiety over a broken promise becomes astonishment and relief.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
From Kaṭaka He went to Bhuvaneśvara and saw the temple of Lord Śiva. In this way, He gradually arrived at Kamalapura, and on the banks of the Bhārgī River He came to the temple of Lord Śiva, where He entrusted His sannyāsa staff to Nityānanda Prabhu.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 5
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
Which of these shared qualities most draws your attention?
Recall the four shared features described here: complexion, gigantic bodies, saffron cloth, and gravity.
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