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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.113

The Lord Was Dissatisfied With the News

“When Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka’s servant went to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and informed the Lord of his plight, the Lord was somewhat agitated and dissatisfied.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 9.113, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Gopīnātha Paṭṭanāyaka’s servant informed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu of his master’s plight.
  • On hearing the news, the Lord was somewhat agitated and dissatisfied.
  • The following verse explains that the Lord had no intention of awarding His devotee material opulence.

Try this today

Take a moment today to reflect on whether you expect material comfort from approaching the Lord.

Ask yourself

How does the Lord’s response challenge my expectations of material help?

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.

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