Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.233
Nityānanda Prabhu Blesses Jīva Gosvāmī
“Because of Jīva Gosvāmī’s relationship with Rūpa Gosvāmī and Sanātana Gosvāmī, who were greatly favored by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Lord Nityānanda Prabhu placed His feet on the head of Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī and embraced him.”
What the purport teaches
- Rūpa Gosvāmī and Sanātana Gosvāmī were greatly favored by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- Because of Jīva Gosvāmī’s relationship with them, Lord Nityānanda Prabhu placed His feet on his head.
- Lord Nityānanda Prabhu also embraced Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī, showing him affection.
Try this today
Pause over the description of Nityānanda Prabhu’s embrace and write one sentence about the affection it expresses.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the affection shown to Jīva Gosvāmī?
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.