Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.143
Recognizing When a Visit’s Purpose Is Fulfilled
“Your purpose in coming has been fulfilled, for you have seen the lotus feet of the Lord. Therefore, after seeing Lord Jagannātha on the Ratha-yātrā car, you can leave.”
What the purport teaches
- Jagadānanda Paṇḍita says that Sanātana Gosvāmī’s purpose in coming has been fulfilled.
- Seeing the lotus feet of the Lord is the fulfillment he identifies.
- He advises Sanātana Gosvāmī to see Lord Jagannātha on the Ratha-yātrā car before leaving.
Try this today
Pause today to appreciate one opportunity you have had to see the Lord’s form.
Ask yourself
Do I recognize the value of an opportunity to see the Lord?
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.