Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.161
Sanātana Sees Fortune in Chastisement
“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was thus chastising Jagadānanda Paṇḍita, Sanātana Gosvāmī fell at the Lord’s feet and said, “I can now understand the fortunate position of Jagadānanda.”
What the purport teaches
- While Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu chastises Jagadānanda Paṇḍita, Sanātana Gosvāmī falls at the Lord’s feet.
- Sanātana says he can now understand Jagadānanda’s fortunate position.
- Rather than taking satisfaction in another’s correction, he recognizes the affection within the Lord’s dealings.
Try this today
Remember one caring correction you have received and name the kindness within it.
Ask yourself
Can I recognize care in a correction rather than simply seeing blame?
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.