Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.256
A Journey to See Mother and Ganges
“It was My decision to go to Vṛndāvana through Bengal in order to see My mother and the river Ganges.
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said that He had decided to go to Vṛndāvana.
- He had chosen to travel through Bengal.
- His purpose in taking that route was to see His mother and the river Ganges.
Try this today
Recall the Lord’s destination, His chosen route and His reason for choosing it.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the Lord’s stated reason for traveling through Bengal?
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.