Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.152
The Lord Kindly Responds to His Devotee
“Although Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had no desire to leave Vṛndāvana, He began to speak sweet words just to fulfill the desire of His devotee.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu has no desire to leave Vṛndāvana.
- Nevertheless, He wishes to fulfill His devotee's desire.
- He begins to speak sweet words to His devotee.
Try this today
Use gentle words today when responding to a request that differs from your preference.
Ask yourself
How could you respond kindly when someone's wish differs from your own?
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.