All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.240

Wait for the Time to Meet

“You may see Me at Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī, when I return after visiting Vṛndāvana. By that time you can think of some trick to escape.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.240, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord offered a future opportunity to see Him at Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī.
  • This meeting would take place after His return from visiting Vṛndāvana.
  • In the meantime, the listener could think of a means to escape.

Try this today

When planning a meeting today, take account of the other person’s availability.

Ask yourself

How do you respond when a hoped-for meeting requires waiting?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listAssociate with devoteesCC Madhya 22.83Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio