Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.81
Inner Happiness Despite Swollen Cheeks
“Although his cheeks were swollen from the slapping, Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi was very happy within. This incident has been elaborately described by Ṭhākura Vṛndāvana dāsa.”
What the purport teaches
- Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi's cheeks were swollen from the slapping.
- Although his cheeks were swollen, he was very happy within.
- Ṭhākura Vṛndāvana dāsa has described this incident elaborately.
Try this today
Write one sentence describing the contrast between Puṇḍarīka Vidyānidhi's outward condition and inward happiness.
Ask yourself
What does the contrast between swollen cheeks and inner happiness invite me to reflect on?
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.