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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.266

A Contrary Position Leaves Desires Unfulfilled

“But these three desires of Mine were not satisfied, for one cannot enjoy them in a contrary position.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.266, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord says that His three desires remained unsatisfied.
  • He explains that they cannot be enjoyed from a contrary position.
  • Their fulfillment therefore requires a position different from the one He describes.

Try this today

Reread the verse and identify the reason given for the three desires remaining unfulfilled.

Ask yourself

What does this verse suggest about the importance of one’s position in experiencing love?

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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