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Disappointment clouds Sanātana’s view of himself

“In disappointment, Sanātana Gosvāmī considered, “I am of a low caste, and my body is useless for devotional service.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In disappointment, Sanātana Gosvāmī reflected on his condition.
  • He considered himself to be of a low caste.
  • He thought his body was useless for devotional service. These words express his distressed assessment of himself.

Try this today

Note the phrase “In disappointment” before rereading Sanātana Gosvāmī’s thoughts.

Ask yourself

How does knowing that Sanātana Gosvāmī was disappointed affect your reading of his words?

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.

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