Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 12.41
Patient Hope in the Lord’s Mercy
“When chastised by Lord Caitanya, I was very happy to receive a punishment similar to that awarded Śrī Mukunda.
What the purport teaches
- Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu punished Mukunda for visiting places where people opposed the Vaiṣṇava cult. He forbade Mukunda to see Him again.
- Although the Lord was soft like a flower, He was also strict like a thunderbolt. Mukunda was deeply sorry and asked whether he would someday see Him.
- Hearing that he could see the Lord after many millions of years, Mukunda danced with jubilation. When the Lord heard of his patient hope, He immediately called him back.
Try this today
Today, reread Mukunda’s response and pause to reflect on his patient hope.
Ask yourself
What can Mukunda’s joyful patience teach me about waiting for the Lord’s mercy?
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.