Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.134
Great Wealth Behind a Humble Appeal
“After hearing this appeal by Raghunātha dāsa, Lord Nityānanda Prabhu smiled and told all the devotees, “Raghunātha dāsa’s standard of material happiness is equal to that of Indra, the King of heaven.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Nityānanda Prabhu hears Raghunātha dāsa’s appeal and smiles.
- He then addresses all the devotees about Raghunātha dāsa’s material happiness.
- He compares that happiness to the happiness of Indra, the King of heaven. This shows the extent of the comforts Raghunātha dāsa wishes to leave.
Try this today
Reflect for one minute on the contrast between Raghunātha dāsa’s great material happiness and his prayer for shelter.
Ask yourself
What does Raghunātha dāsa’s appeal suggest about the limits of material happiness?
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.