Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.52
The Lord’s Touch Awakens Ecstatic Love
“As soon as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu touched Sanātana Gosvāmī, Sanātana was also overwhelmed with ecstatic love. In a faltering voice, he said, “O my Lord, do not touch me.””
What the purport teaches
- As soon as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu touched Sanātana Gosvāmī, Sanātana was also overwhelmed with ecstatic love.
- Sanātana Gosvāmī spoke to the Lord in a faltering voice.
- He said, “O my Lord, do not touch me.”
Try this today
Read Sanātana Gosvāmī’s words slowly, noticing both his request and his faltering voice.
Ask yourself
What moves you about Sanātana Gosvāmī’s words while overwhelmed with ecstatic love?
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.