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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.151

Reassurance Brings the Lord Peace

“Seeing that Jagadānanda Paṇḍita was indeed eating, Govinda informed the Lord, who then became peaceful and went to sleep.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.151, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Govinda sees that Jagadānanda Paṇḍita is indeed eating.
  • He informs the Lord of what he has seen.
  • The Lord then becomes peaceful and goes to sleep, showing His affectionate concern for Jagadānanda Paṇḍita.

Try this today

Give a brief, accurate update to someone who is waiting for news about another person’s well-being.

Ask yourself

How can a truthful, timely update relieve another person’s concern?

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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