Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.205
Seeing Lord Jagannātha Brings Happiness
“Everyone was unhappy for a fortnight because they could not see the Deity of Lord Jagannātha. Upon seeing the Lord at the festival, the devotees were very happy.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotees could not see the Deity of Lord Jagannātha for a fortnight.
- Everyone was unhappy during this time without seeing Him.
- Upon seeing the Lord at the festival, the devotees became very happy.
Try this today
Pause for a moment to reflect on the devotees’ happiness when they could see Lord Jagannātha again.
Ask yourself
What does the devotees’ change from unhappiness to happiness reveal about their attachment to seeing the Lord?
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.