Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.94
Service and Disregard Express the Lord’s Independence
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu sometimes accepted Rāmacandra Purī as His master and considered Himself a servant, and sometimes the Lord, not caring for him, would see him as being just like a straw.”
What the purport teaches
- Sometimes Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted Rāmacandra Purī as His master.
- On those occasions, He considered Himself a servant.
- At other times, He paid Rāmacandra Purī no regard, seeing him as just like a straw. These contrasting responses reflect the Lord’s full independence.
Try this today
Write down the two contrasting ways the Lord treated Rāmacandra Purī, and note His independence beside them.
Ask yourself
Can I acknowledge the Lord’s independence when His responses differ from my expectations?
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.