Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.134
Cherish Gifts That Accompany Remembrance
“When Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī was absorbed in remembrance of Lord Kṛṣṇa, he would take the tulasī garland and the prasādam of Lord Jagannātha given to him by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, bind them together and wear them on his neck.”
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī was absorbed in remembrance of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- He treasured the tulasī garland and Lord Jagannātha’s prasādam given to him by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- During his absorption, he bound these gifts together and wore them on his neck.
Try this today
Pause for a minute to remember Lord Kṛṣṇa and reflect on Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa Gosvāmī’s care for these gifts.
Ask yourself
How can I cherish what I have received in connection with the Lord while remembering Him?
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.