Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.5
Sanātana suffers illness during his journey
“Because of bad water in the Jhārikhaṇḍa forest and because of fasting, Sanātana Gosvāmī contracted a disease that made his body itch. Thus he was afflicted with itching sores from which fluid oozed.”
What the purport teaches
- Bad water in the Jhārikhaṇḍa forest and fasting caused Sanātana Gosvāmī to contract a disease.
- The disease made his body itch.
- He suffered from itching sores from which fluid oozed.
Try this today
Take a moment to acknowledge Sanātana Gosvāmī’s suffering as you reread the verse.
Ask yourself
How does this account help you recognize the physical suffering Sanātana Gosvāmī endured?
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.