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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.68

A Long Journey Without Trouble

“My dear Bhaṭṭācārya, I have traveled very far through the forest, and I have not even slightly received any trouble.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.68, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu addressed Bhaṭṭācārya affectionately.
  • He said that He had traveled very far through the forest.
  • Despite the distance, He had not experienced even the slightest trouble.

Try this today

Recall one journey that went smoothly and take a moment to appreciate it.

Ask yourself

When have you had reason to be thankful for a journey without trouble?

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.

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