Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.131
Gadādhara Values the Lord’s Presence Above All
“When he was requested to return to Jagannātha Purī, Gadādhara Paṇḍita told the Lord, “Wherever You are staying is Jagannātha Purī. Let my so-called kṣetra-sannyāsa go to hell.””
What the purport teaches
- Gadādhara Paṇḍita was requested to return to Jagannātha Purī.
- He told the Lord, “Wherever You are staying is Jagannātha Purī.”
- In his reply, he dismissed his vow of kṣetra-sannyāsa rather than agree to return.
Try this today
Read Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s words aloud once and pause to reflect on his desire to remain with the Lord.
Ask yourself
What does Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s reply reveal about how deeply he valued the Lord’s presence?
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.