Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.180
Duty Does Not Permit Rejection
“For this reason, I cannot reject you. If I hated you, I would deviate from My occupational duty.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord tells Sanātana that He cannot reject him.
- He says that hating Sanātana would mean deviating from His occupational duty.
- The following exchange reveals that His acceptance also expresses deep affection, not merely formal duty.
Try this today
Carry out one small responsibility of care today without letting dislike guide you.
Ask yourself
When might dislike tempt me to neglect someone I should care for?
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.