Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.8
The Lord Is Completely Independent
“Upon hearing this, Rāmānanda Rāya and Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī replied, “Dear Lord, You are completely independent. Since You are not dependent on anyone, You will do whatever You desire.”
What the purport teaches
- Rāmānanda Rāya and Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī replied after hearing the Lord’s words.
- They acknowledged that He is completely independent and not dependent on anyone.
- They said that He would do whatever He desired.
Try this today
Read their reply aloud today, giving special attention to the words “You are completely independent.”
Ask yourself
How does acknowledging the Lord’s independence shape your response to His desires?
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.