Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.259
The Supreme Lord Is Free to Act
“After this, the Lord punished Junior Haridāsa, and Dāmodara Paṇḍita gave some warning to the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord punished Junior Haridāsa, and Dāmodara Paṇḍita gave the Lord a warning.
- Dāmodara Paṇḍita was the Lord’s eternal servant. He neither could nor desired to punish the Lord, but warned Him so that others would not blaspheme Him.
- The Lord is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is free to act in any way. There is no need to warn Him, and advanced devotees do not greatly appreciate such an action.
Try this today
Write one sentence reflecting on the purport’s teaching that the Supreme Lord is free to act.
Ask yourself
How does recognizing the Lord as the Supreme Personality of Godhead affect your response to His actions?
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.