Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.68
Surprise Before Understanding
“After saying this, Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to perform His noontime duties, leaving Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī somewhat surprised.”
What the purport teaches
- After giving His instruction, Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to perform His noontime duties.
- Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī was left somewhat surprised by what he had heard.
- The next verse shows Rūpa Gosvāmī reflecting on the instruction and recognizing its connection with Satyabhāmā’s order.
Try this today
Pause for one minute over the instruction not to take Kṛṣṇa out of Vṛndāvana, and note what surprises you.
Ask yourself
How might a pause for reflection help when an instruction surprises you?
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.