Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.349
The Lord’s Affectionate Embrace
“As soon as Sanātana Gosvāmī arrived in front of Lord Caitanya, the Lord, seeing him, became merciful to him. The Lord, who has the complexion of a golden campaka flower, opened His arms and embraced him while expressing great affection.”
What the purport teaches
- As soon as Sanātana Gosvāmī appeared before Lord Caitanya, the Lord became merciful to him.
- The Lord’s complexion is described as resembling a golden campaka flower.
- The Lord opened His arms and embraced Sanātana Gosvāmī, expressing great affection.
Try this today
Reread the description of the embrace slowly, pausing to reflect on the Lord’s mercy.
Ask yourself
What touches me most about the affection shown in this meeting?
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.