Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.92
The Lord Descends to Give Devotees Happiness
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu actually descended to give happiness to the devotees. Thus He behaved in whatever way fit the time and circumstances.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu descended to give happiness to the devotees.
- He behaved in whatever way suited the time and circumstances.
- His different ways of acting should be understood in light of His purpose of bringing happiness to His devotees.
Try this today
Do one small act today that brings happiness to a devotee, considering what suits the circumstances.
Ask yourself
How does remembering the Lord’s purpose help me understand His varied behavior?
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.