Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.267
The Bhaṭṭācārya's Response to the News
“When the Bhaṭṭācārya heard that Amogha was dying of cholera, he thought, “It is the favor of Providence that He is doing what I want to do.”
What the purport teaches
- The Bhaṭṭācārya heard that Amogha was dying of cholera.
- He thought that Providence was doing what he himself wanted to do.
- He regarded this as the favor of Providence; the verse reports his response to the news.
Try this today
When hearing difficult news today, pause to notice how your wishes shape your first reaction.
Ask yourself
How might my own wishes influence the way I interpret news about someone?
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.