Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.5
The Lord’s Pain While Resting
“Because He was very thin, when He lay down to rest on the dry bark of plantain trees, it caused Him pain in His bones.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s body had become very thin.
- He lay down to rest on the dry bark of plantain trees.
- Because of His thinness, resting on this bark caused pain in His bones.
Try this today
Pause over this description of the Lord’s discomfort and reflect on the devotees’ concern.
Ask yourself
How does this detail help you understand the devotees’ concern for the Lord?
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.