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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 16.22

The Supersoul Returns to Comfort His Mother

“Lord Caitanya knew about the disappearance of Lakṣmīdevī because He is the Supersoul Himself. Thus He returned home to solace His mother, Śacīdevī, who was greatly unhappy about the death of her daughter-in-law.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 16.22, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya knew about Lakṣmīdevī’s disappearance because He is the Supersoul Himself.
  • Śacīdevī was greatly unhappy about the death of her daughter-in-law.
  • The Lord returned home to solace His mother.

Try this today

Offer a gentle word of comfort to someone who is unhappy today.

Ask yourself

What touches you about the Lord’s return to comfort His grieving mother?

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.

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