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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.36

Distressed, Śrīkānta Goes to the Lord

“After saying this, Śrīkānta, who was only a boy, left the group and traveled on alone to the residence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.36, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrīkānta was only a boy when this happened.
  • After expressing his complaint, he left the group and traveled alone.
  • He went to the residence of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who later acknowledged his distressed state.

Try this today

Reflect for a moment on how an upset feeling has influenced one of your recent decisions.

Ask yourself

How did Śrīkānta’s distress shape what he did next?

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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