Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.114
The Lord Empowers Devotees to Teach
“Due to the great crowds in Prayāga, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to a place called Daśāśvamedha-ghāṭa. It was there that the Lord instructed Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī and empowered him in the philosophy of devotional service.”
What the purport teaches
- Because of the great crowds in Prayāga, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to Daśāśvamedha-ghāṭa. There He instructed and empowered Śrī Rūpa Gosvāmī in the philosophy of devotional service.
- The Supreme Lord bestows His potencies on fortunate devotees. One cannot spread the holy name of Kṛṣṇa without being specifically empowered by Him.
- People forget their original relationship with Kṛṣṇa and work under māyā, passing from one body to another. Kṛṣṇa Himself comes as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to induce people to take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Try this today
Chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa today, remembering your relationship with Him.
Ask yourself
How does remembering your original relationship with Kṛṣṇa change your view of 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.