Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.88
Drinking From the Ocean of Pastimes
“The ocean of nectarean pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is like the ocean of milk. According to his thirst, Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura filled his pitcher and drank from that ocean.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s nectarean pastimes are compared to an ocean of milk.
- Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura filled his pitcher from that ocean according to his thirst.
- The image shows both the vastness of the pastimes and his personal satisfaction in drinking from them.
Try this today
Spend a few quiet minutes rereading one passage about the Lord’s pastimes, giving it your full attention.
Ask yourself
How much thirst do I bring to hearing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s pastimes?
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.