Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.99
Writing at Śrī Madana-mohana’s Order
“Śrī Madana-mohana Deity of Vṛndāvana has given the order that is making me write. Although this should not be disclosed, I disclose it because I am unable to remain silent.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Madana-mohana Deity of Vṛndāvana has given the author the order to write.
- The author says that this order is making him write, rather than presenting the work as his independent achievement.
- Although he feels this should not be disclosed, he reveals it because he cannot remain silent.
Try this today
Recall the wooden-doll comparison and write one sentence about how this verse explains it.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s order change your understanding of the author's persistence?
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.