Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.29
The Devotees Respond with Astonishment
“Hearing this, all the devotees were astonished, especially Svarūpa Dāmodara, who became somewhat morose.”
What the purport teaches
- All the devotees are astonished on hearing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s words.
- Svarūpa Dāmodara is especially affected.
- He becomes somewhat morose. The verse records his sadness without explaining his thoughts.
Try this today
Pause over Svarūpa Dāmodara’s response and write one sentence describing only what the verse reveals.
Ask yourself
Can I notice someone’s sadness without assuming I know everything behind it?
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.