Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.222
Tender Care for the Injured Lord
“When the Lord rolled on the ground, sharp thorns injured His body. Taking Him on his lap, Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya pacified Him.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord rolled on the ground.
- Sharp thorns injured His body as He rolled.
- Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya took Him on his lap and pacified Him.
Try this today
Offer a gentle word or a small practical help to someone who is hurting.
Ask yourself
How can I respond gently when someone is hurt?
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.