Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.28
Eagerness Praised, Offenses Still Grievous
“Seeing the woman’s eagerness, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “Lord Jagannātha has not bestowed so much eagerness upon Me.”
What the purport teaches
- The woman was so eager to see Lord Jagannātha that she forgot the offense of climbing Garuḍa’s column. She also did not consider that her foot on Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s shoulder offended the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The purport calls both actions grievous offenses that displease the Supreme Lord and Vaiṣṇavas. She committed them obliviously in her eagerness.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu praised her eagerness. He regretted that Lord Jagannātha had not bestowed such great eagerness upon Him.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer to Lord Jagannātha for eagerness to see Him and care in showing respect.
Ask yourself
How can I value eagerness to see the Lord while remaining careful not to offend?
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.