Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.202
Haridāsa Recognizes the Lord’s Pastime
“Seeing the change, Haridāsa Ṭhākura, greatly astonished, told the Lord, “This is Your pastime.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura sees the change in Sanātana Gosvāmī’s body.
- He is greatly astonished by what he witnesses.
- Addressing Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, he says, “This is Your pastime.” He recognizes the change as the Lord’s doing.
Try this today
Read the preceding verse again, then pause over Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s words, “This is Your pastime.”
Ask yourself
What does Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s response help me notice about this event?
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.