Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.44
Separation Finds Expression in Scripture
“Why does Providence continue the life of one who does not wish to live?” This thought aroused anger and lamentation in Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who then recited a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam that chastises Providence and makes an accusation against Kṛṣṇa.
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asks why Providence continues the life of one who does not wish to live. In context, this is an expression of intense separation from Kṛṣṇa.
- This thought arouses anger and lamentation in Him. The verse describes the force of His sorrow.
- He then recites a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. It chastises Providence and makes an accusation against Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Read the following verse alongside this one and notice how it gives words to His lamentation.
Ask yourself
How does His turning to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam help you understand the expression of His sorrow?
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.