Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 10.63
The Lord Understands His Devotees’ Feelings
“Śrīvallabha Sena and Śrīkānta Sena were also subbranches of Śivānanda Sena, for they were not only his nephews but also unalloyed devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīvallabha Sena and Śrīkānta Sena were Śivānanda Sena’s nephews and subbranches. Both were unalloyed devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- When Lord Nityānanda Prabhu rebuked Śivānanda Sena, the nephews left in protest and went to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Understanding their feelings, the Lord asked Govinda to supply them prasādam until Śivānanda’s party arrived.
- During the Ratha-yātrā saṅkīrtana festival, the two brothers belonged to the party led by Mukunda.
Try this today
Listen carefully to someone’s feelings today and offer one small act of practical care.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the Lord’s care for these devotees while they were upset?
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.