Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.68
The Lord Cherishes His Devotees' Company
“I would like to forbid you to do this, but I enjoy your company so much that My desire for your association only increases.
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wished to spare the devotees the trouble of their journeys.
- Yet He enjoyed their company so much that He did not want to forbid their visits.
- His desire for their association only increased.
Try this today
Tell a devotee that you value their company, without asking them to take on extra trouble.
Ask yourself
How can I cherish devotees' company while remaining considerate of their difficulties?
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.