Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.44
Devotees Come to See Gopāla
“In this way, giving some excuse, Gopāla sometimes remains in the bushes of the forest, and sometimes He stays in a village. One who is a devotee comes to see the Deity.”
What the purport teaches
- Giving some excuse, Gopāla sometimes remains in the bushes of the forest.
- At other times, He stays in a village.
- One who is a devotee comes to see the Deity.
Try this today
If possible today, visit a temple to see the Deity.
Ask yourself
What does the devotee’s coming to see Gopāla invite you to reflect on?
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.