Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.47
Nityānanda calls Raghunātha closer
“Hearing this, Lord Nityānanda Prabhu said, “You are a thief. Now you have come to see Me. Come here, come here. Today I shall punish you!””
What the purport teaches
- After hearing His servant, Lord Nityānanda Prabhu addressed Raghunātha dāsa directly.
- He called him a thief and twice invited him to come near.
- He announced, “Today I shall punish you!” The following verse describes Him placing His lotus feet on Raghunātha’s head.
Try this today
Read this verse together with the next, noticing both the Lord’s words and His action.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s next action help you reflect on His striking 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.