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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.4

The Lord considers His devotees’ feelings

“Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu felt pangs of separation from Kṛṣṇa, He did not manifest His feelings externally, for He feared the unhappiness of His devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.4, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu felt pangs of separation from Kṛṣṇa.
  • He did not manifest these feelings externally.
  • He concealed His feelings because He feared that His devotees would become unhappy.

Try this today

In one conversation today, pause to consider the other person’s feelings before choosing your words.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s concern reveal about His care for His devotees?

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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