Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.89
Disappointment Can Affect Faith and Devotion
“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu rigidly declined to hear his explanations, Vallabha Bhaṭṭa went home feeling morose. His faith in the Lord and devotion to Him changed.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu firmly declined to hear Vallabha Bhaṭṭa’s explanations.
- Vallabha Bhaṭṭa went home feeling morose.
- His faith in the Lord and his devotion to Him changed after this refusal.
Try this today
Take one quiet minute to notice whether a recent disappointment has affected your devotional attitude.
Ask yourself
How does disappointment affect my faith and devotion when my efforts are not welcomed?
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.