Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.11
The Independent Lord Honors His Devotees
“Although the Lord is completely independent and no one can check Him, He still did not go without the permission of His devotees.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord is completely independent.
- No one can check Him.
- Even so, He did not go without His devotees’ permission.
Try this today
Before making one decision that affects someone else today, ask for that person’s agreement.
Ask yourself
What touches me about the independent Lord waiting for His devotees’ permission?
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.