Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.59
Strict Vows Alongside Personal Affection
“Hearing the name of Mukundāra Mātā, Lord Caitanya hesitated, but because of affection for Parameśvara, He did not say anything.”
What the purport teaches
- The purport explains that a sannyāsī is restricted from even hearing a woman’s name. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu followed His vow very strictly.
- Parameśvara mentioned that his wife, Mukundāra Mātā, had come with him. The Lord hesitated, but out of affection for Parameśvara He said nothing.
- The Lord had known Parameśvara Modaka since childhood. This familiarity meant that Parameśvara did not think twice before mentioning his wife’s arrival.
Try this today
Before speaking with someone today, pause to consider any commitments or boundaries they observe.
Ask yourself
How can you respect another person’s vows even when you know them well?
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.