Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.53
Meeting People Without God Consciousness
“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu came to Jhārikhaṇḍa on His way to Mathurā, He found that the people there were almost uncivilized and were devoid of God consciousness.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu came to Jhārikhaṇḍa on His way to Mathurā.
- He found that the people there were devoid of God consciousness.
- The purport explains that bhilla refers to the Bheels, who generally lived in the jungle. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu encountered them on His journey.
Try this today
Take one minute today to reflect on how much attention you give to God consciousness.
Ask yourself
What place does God consciousness have in my daily life?
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.