Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.24
A Woman Struggles to See Lord Jagannātha
“Suddenly, a woman from Orissa, unable to see Lord Jagannātha because of the crowd, climbed the column of Garuḍa, placing her foot on Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shoulder.”
What the purport teaches
- A woman from Orissa could not see Lord Jagannātha because of the crowd.
- She suddenly climbed the column of Garuḍa.
- While climbing, she placed her foot on Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shoulder.
Try this today
Read this verse with the preceding one, noting the obstacle the woman faced and what she did.
Ask yourself
How does the crowded setting help you understand the woman’s action?
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.