Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.265-266
Sanātana’s counsel about traveling to Vṛndāvana
“After speaking to them in this way, I bade them farewell. As I was leaving, Sanātana told Me, ‘It is not appropriate for one to be followed by a crowd of thousands when going to Vṛndāvana.’
What the purport teaches
- After speaking to the brothers, He bade them farewell.
- As He was leaving, Sanātana offered Him advice.
- Sanātana said that being followed by thousands was not appropriate when going to Vṛndāvana.
Try this today
Before carrying out one plan today, pause to consider whether its arrangements suit its purpose.
Ask yourself
How willing are you to consider thoughtful advice about your plans?
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.