Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.278
The Lord Is No Longer Hidden
“While the people were offering their prayers unto the Lord, Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura sarcastically said to the Lord, “At home, You wanted to be covered. Why have You exposed Yourself outside?””
What the purport teaches
- The people were offering their prayers to the Lord.
- Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura sarcastically reminded Him that at home He had wanted to remain covered.
- He asked why the Lord had now exposed Himself outside.
Try this today
Read Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s question aloud, noticing its teasing tone.
Ask yourself
What contrast does Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura point out between the Lord at home and outside?
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.