Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.124
The Lord Hears and Mildly Smiles
“Hearing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu mildly smiled. The brāhmaṇa then spoke again to the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard what the brāhmaṇa had said.
- The Lord responded with a mild smile.
- The brāhmaṇa then spoke again to the Lord.
Try this today
Pause over the words “mildly smiled” and reflect for a moment on this exchange.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the Lord’s gentle response?
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.