Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.63
The Lord Rejoices at a Curse
“The brāhmaṇa cursed the Lord, “You shall be bereft of all material happiness!” When the Lord heard this, He felt great jubilation within Himself.”
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa cursed the Lord to be bereft of all material happiness.
- The Lord heard the curse.
- Rather than becoming unhappy, He felt great jubilation within Himself.
Try this today
Spend one minute reflecting on the contrast between the curse and the Lord’s joyful response.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s jubilation challenge your view of material happiness?
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.