Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.48
Nityānanda places His feet on Raghunātha
“The Lord called him, but Raghunātha dāsa did not go near the Lord. Then the Lord forcibly caught him and placed His lotus feet upon Raghunātha dāsa’s head.”
What the purport teaches
- Although the Lord called him, Raghunātha dāsa did not go near.
- Lord Nityānanda then forcibly caught him, taking the initiative Himself.
- The Lord placed His lotus feet upon Raghunātha dāsa’s head.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute remembering Lord Nityānanda placing His lotus feet on Raghunātha dāsa’s head.
Ask yourself
What moves you about the Lord taking the initiative when Raghunātha remained at a distance?
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.