Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.133
The Lord embraces Sanātana
“After saying this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Sanātana Gosvāmī, and the moisture oozing from the itching sores on Sanātana’s body smeared the body of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- After praising Sanātana Gosvāmī, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraces him.
- Moisture from Sanātana’s itching sores smears the Lord’s body.
- Sanātana’s bodily condition does not prevent the Lord from embracing him.
Try this today
Read this translation slowly and spend a moment reflecting on the Lord’s affection.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the Lord’s affection for Sanātana despite his bodily condition?
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.