Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.51
Devotion Remains Even Amid Distress
“Or, since after all He is a very cunning, obstinate debauchee with a propensity to cheat, He takes to the company of other women. He then indulges in loving affairs with them in front of Me to give distress to My mind. Nevertheless, He is still the Lord of My life.
What the purport teaches
- The speaker describes Kṛṣṇa in strong words as cunning, obstinate and inclined to cheat.
- He may enjoy the company of other women in front of the speaker, causing distress to the mind.
- Nevertheless, the speaker still accepts Him as the Lord of life. The pain does not cancel that devotion.
Try this today
Read the final sentence slowly, and reflect for one minute on devotion that does not depend on receiving affection.
Ask yourself
What does the word “nevertheless” reveal about the speaker’s devotion?
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.