Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.24
Expressing a Long-Held Desire Humbly
“Grasping the Lord’s feet, Jagadānanda Paṇḍita then said, “For a long time I have desired to go to Vṛndāvana.”
What the purport teaches
- Jagadānanda Paṇḍita grasped the Lord’s feet before speaking.
- He said that he had desired to go to Vṛndāvana for a long time.
- His reply brought his long-held desire before the Lord with a gesture of humility.
Try this today
When expressing one wish today, state it gently and respectfully rather than as a demand.
Ask yourself
How can I express a deeply held desire with humility?
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.