Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.42
Love Faces Apparent Indifference
“Lord Kṛṣṇa has become indifferent to Me just to test My love, and My friends say, ‘Better to disregard Him.’”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s apparent indifference is understood here as a test of love.
- The friends advise, “Better to disregard Him.” Their advice contrasts with the unwavering love expressed in the following verses.
- Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s response unfolds from Her pure heart. Despite the pain, Kṛṣṇa remains the worshipable Lord of Her heart.
Try this today
Spend one minute reflecting on the difference between seeking affection in return and remaining devoted.
Ask yourself
How does the advice to disregard Kṛṣṇa contrast with the love expressed in this passage?
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.