Sri Caitanya-Caritamṛta Adi Lila

The chief historical sources for the life of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya are the kadacas (diaries) kept by Murāri Gupta and Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī. Murāri Gupta, a physician and close associate of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya’s, recorded extensive notes on the first twenty-four years of His life, culminating in His initiation into the renounced order, sannyāsa. The events of the rest of Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s forty-eight years wererecorded in the diary of Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī, another of His inimate associates.
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta is divided into three sections, called līlās, a word that literally means “pastimes”-Ādi-līlā (the early period), Madhya-līlā (the middle period) and Antya-līlā (the final period). The notes of Murāri Gupta form the basis of the Ādi-līlā, and Svarūpa Dāmodara’s diary provides the details for the Madhya- and Antya-līlās.
(Śrī Caitanya-Caritāmṛta Foreword)

Actually Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta is not my writing but the dictation of Śrī Madana-mohana. My writing is like the repetition of a parrot.
(CC Adi 8.78)

O devotees, relish daily the nectar of Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta and the pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, for by doing so one can merge in transcendental bliss and attain full knowledge of devotional service.
(CC Antya 5.89)

Overview of Entire Chaitanya Charitamrita by ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya

What will Student Gain from this Course:

• In-depth immersion in the nectar of Sri Caitanya-Caritamrita.
• Knowledge of the pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and the chance to experience transcendental bliss.
• The ability to establish a personal relationship with different bhaktas and with the Supreme Lord Sri Caitanya.
• A comprehensive understanding of devotional service.

Course Content:

The Caitanya-Caritamrita course focuses on the study of Sri Caitanya-Caritamrita, its teachings, and the life and mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, with a strong emphasis on the principles of devotional service.

Why should one attend this course?

• Eliminate misconceptions about the goal of life.
• Learn how to perform proper sadhana for achieving Krishna prema.
• Gain insights into dealing with obstacles and anarthas on the path of bhakti.
• Prevent committing offenses and progress in your bhakti.
• Learn to ascertain the identity of Lord Caitanya as Svayam Bhagavan Avatari and recognize other incarnations of the Lord.

What Problems of the Students Are We Solving Through the Course?

• Clarification on the identity of Lord Caitanya and other divine incarnations.
• Conflict resolution among devotees.
• Guidance for making the right choices for spiritual success.
• Development of a personal spiritual journey plan.