Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.181
Leadership on Behalf of the Supreme Lord
“After having this conversation with Rūpa Gosvāmī, the King entered his private house. Rūpa Gosvāmī, then known as Dabira Khāsa, also returned to his residence.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the proprietor of all planetary systems. A king or governmental head is supposed to be the representative of Lord Viṣṇu.
- On behalf of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, a ruler must see to the interests of all the people. Lord Viṣṇu, as Paramātmā, gives the king intelligence to execute governmental affairs.
- Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī therefore asked what the King thought about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He indicated that the King’s understanding of Him was correct.
Try this today
Before making one decision today, consider the interests of everyone it will affect.
Ask yourself
How can I better consider everyone’s interests in a responsibility I hold?
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.