Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.119
Joy Absorbs Sanātana’s Attention
“Overwhelmed by joy at being called by the Lord, Sanātana Gosvāmī did not feel that his feet were burning in the hot sand.”
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī was overwhelmed by joy because the Lord had called him.
- His feet were burning in the hot sand, but he did not feel it.
- The verse describes his absorption in joy; the following verse makes clear that his feet were nevertheless blistered.
Try this today
Give one minute of undistracted attention to a devotional activity today, remembering Sanātana Gosvāmī’s joyful absorption.
Ask yourself
What draws my attention most strongly when I engage in devotional service?
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.