Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.101
Reverent Obeisances and the Lord’s Embrace
“Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa fell straight as a rod at the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Then the Lord embraced him, knowing well who he was.”
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa falls straight as a rod at Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet.
- The Lord knows well who Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa is. This is not an encounter with someone unknown to Him.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraces him, responding to his reverent approach with affection.
Try this today
Take a quiet minute to reflect on Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s obeisances and the Lord’s embrace.
Ask yourself
What touches me about the Lord’s affectionate response to Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa?
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.