Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.73
Accepting the Lord’s Protection
“Sanātana Gosvāmī concluded, “Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who knows everything — past, present and future — has forbidden me to commit suicide.” He then fell down, touching the lotus feet of the Lord, and spoke to Him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Sanātana Gosvāmī recognizes that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knows everything—past, present and future.
- He understands that the Lord has forbidden him to commit suicide.
- He falls down and touches the Lord’s lotus feet before speaking. His response shows reverence for the Lord’s instruction.
Try this today
Pause today to reflect on Sanātana Gosvāmī accepting the Lord’s instruction to remain alive.
Ask yourself
How does Sanātana Gosvāmī’s response encourage you to receive the Lord’s guidance?
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.