Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.148
The Lord Approaches Despite Sanātana’s Fear
“Out of fear of committing offenses, Sanātana Gosvāmī did not come forward to meet Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. The Lord, however, went forward to meet him.”
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī did not come forward because he feared committing offenses.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went forward to meet him instead.
- Sanātana’s hesitation did not prevent the Lord from approaching him.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on the Lord approaching Sanātana Gosvāmī despite his hesitation.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s willingness to approach Sanātana Gosvāmī speak to your own fear of being unfit for 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.