Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.85
Desiring Vṛndāvana, Remaining in Jagannātha Purī
“The other two years, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to go to Vṛndāvana, but He could not leave Jagannātha Purī because of Rāmānanda Rāya’s tricks.”
What the purport teaches
- During the other two years, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wanted to go to Vṛndāvana.
- He could not leave Jagannātha Purī.
- The translation attributes this delay to Rāmānanda Rāya’s tricks.
Try this today
Write down the two places and their roles: Vṛndāvana was His desired destination; Jagannātha Purī was where He remained.
Ask yourself
Can I distinguish Mahāprabhu’s desired destination from the place where He remained?
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.