Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.23
A Quiet Response to Advaita’s Message
“After hearing the equivocal sonnet by Advaita Ācārya, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu quietly smiled. “That is His order,” He said. Then He fell silent.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard Advaita Ācārya’s equivocal sonnet.
- He quietly smiled and said, “That is His order.”
- He then fell silent, without explaining the sonnet’s meaning in this verse.
Try this today
Reread the Lord’s response slowly, then pause quietly before forming an interpretation.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the Lord’s brief, quiet response?
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.