Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 14.38
The Lord Misleads the Thieves
“In His childhood the Lord was taken away by two thieves outside His home. The Lord, however, got up on the shoulders of the thieves, and while they were thinking they were safely carrying the child to rob His ornaments, the Lord misled them, and thus instead of going to their own home the thieves came back to the home of Jagannātha Miśra.”
What the purport teaches
- Two thieves carried away the child Lord, hoping to steal His gold ornaments. They pleased Him by offering sweetmeats.
- The Lord expanded His illusory energy upon them. Instead of reaching the forest, they returned to His own house.
- Seeing the people searching for the child, the thieves became afraid and left Him. He was brought to mother Śacī, whose anxiety gave way to satisfaction.
Try this today
Briefly retell the incident, distinguishing the thieves’ plan from what the Lord caused to happen.
Ask yourself
How does the thieves’ unexpected return show the Lord’s control over this incident?
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.