Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.118
Joyful Understanding and Remembrance of Another’s Sorrow
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very glad to read about the false Sītā, and He remembered His meeting with Rāmadāsa Vipra, who was very sorry that mother Sītā had been kidnapped by Rāvaṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very glad to read about the false Sītā.
- He remembered His meeting with Rāmadāsa Vipra.
- Rāmadāsa Vipra had been very sorry that mother Sītā had been kidnapped by Rāvaṇa.
Try this today
Pause today to remember someone who is sorrowful and consider what might bring that person comfort.
Ask yourself
What touches you about Mahāprabhu remembering Rāmadāsa Vipra’s sorrow while feeling glad Himself?
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.