Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.36
Simplicity and Freedom From Anxiety
“After departing from Īśāna, Sanātana Gosvāmī began traveling alone with a waterpot in his hand. Simply covered with a torn quilt, he thus lost all his anxiety.”
What the purport teaches
- After departing from Īśāna, Sanātana Gosvāmī began traveling alone.
- He carried a waterpot in his hand and was covered simply with a torn quilt.
- In this condition, he lost all his anxiety.
Try this today
Set aside one unnecessary item today and notice whether this brings any relief.
Ask yourself
What does Sanātana Gosvāmī’s freedom from anxiety invite you to consider about simplicity?
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.