Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.65
Correction Leads to Pure Devotees’ Association
“Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu blessed Mukunda Datta with punishment and in that way vanquished all his mental depression.”
What the purport teaches
- Mukunda Datta was forbidden to enter Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s association because he mixed with Māyāvādī impersonalists. He explained devotional service among devotees but also heard Māyāvāda philosophy from Māyāvādīs.
- Mukunda Datta was exceedingly glad to hear that the Lord would not soon be pleased with him. He understood that the Lord would be pleased with him at some time.
- When the Lord understood that Mukunda would give up Māyāvādī association for good, He immediately called him. Through this punishment, He removed Mukunda’s mental depression and gave him the association of pure devotees.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to hear about devotional service from a pure devotee.
Ask yourself
Does the association you choose support your commitment to devotional service?
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.