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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.115

Sanātana Gosvāmī Comes and Is Tested

“Sanātana Gosvāmī had come to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at Jagannātha Purī during the month of April-May, and during the month of May-June Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu tested him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.115, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sanātana Gosvāmī came to Jagannātha Purī to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He arrived during April-May, and the Lord tested him during May-June.
  • The following verses describe his joyful response when the Lord called for him.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to reflect on Sanātana Gosvāmī’s purpose in coming: to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What can Sanātana Gosvāmī’s eagerness to see the Lord teach me about my own devotional intention?

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.

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