Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.166
Ecstatic Love and Thoughtful Patience
“Just by remembering the pastimes of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was agitated by ecstatic love. But considering the time and circumstance, He remained somewhat patient.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu remembered the pastimes of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
- Simply by remembering those pastimes, He was agitated by ecstatic love.
- Considering the time and circumstance, He remained somewhat patient.
Try this today
When a strong feeling arises today, pause to consider the time and circumstance before responding.
Ask yourself
How can considering the time and circumstance help me respond patiently?
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.