Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.73
Jagannātha Miśra Turned to Lord Viṣṇu
“Jagannātha Miśra was very unhappy at the death of his children one after another. Therefore, desiring a son, he worshiped the lotus feet of Lord Viṣṇu.”
What the purport teaches
- Jagannātha Miśra was very unhappy because his children had died one after another.
- He desired a son.
- With this desire, he worshiped the lotus feet of Lord Viṣṇu.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to Lord Viṣṇu today, honestly expressing a sorrow or hope.
Ask yourself
How might I turn toward worship when carrying sorrow or a heartfelt desire?
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.