Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.90
The Lord Embraces Haridāsa with Satisfaction
“Greatly satisfied by the statements of Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced him. Outwardly, however, He avoided further discussions of these matters.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was greatly satisfied by the statements of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
- He expressed His satisfaction by embracing Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
- Outwardly, He avoided further discussion of these matters. His affectionate response did not lead to more open discussion of His confidential pastimes.
Try this today
Read the verse once more, pausing to notice both the Lord’s affection and His restraint.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the Lord’s warm embrace alongside His restraint in further discussion?
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.