Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.116
A Smiling Rebuke Becomes Grave
“After saying this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became very grave. All the devotees present derived great satisfaction from hearing this statement.”
What the purport teaches
- After giving His reply, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu became very grave.
- His earlier smile was followed by a serious mood.
- All the devotees present derived great satisfaction from hearing His statement.
Try this today
Reread the exchange today, pausing to notice both the Lord’s gravity and the devotees’ satisfaction.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s change from smiling to gravity help me notice about His reply?
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.