Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.148
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu Calls Gopāla to Rise
“Then Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu placed His hand on the chest of Śrī Gopāla and said loudly, “Gopāla, stand up.””
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu placed His hand on Śrī Gopāla’s chest.
- He addressed Gopāla directly and spoke loudly.
- His words were, “Gopāla, stand up.”
Try this today
Read the Lord’s words aloud once, and pause to reflect on His direct attention to Gopāla.
Ask yourself
What draws your attention in the Lord’s gesture and words to Gopāla?
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.