Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.219
Joy in the Lord’s Deliverance of Others
“While staying at Vārāṇasī, Rūpa Gosvāmī heard of all Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s activities. When he heard of His deliverance of the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs, he became very happy.”
What the purport teaches
- Rūpa Gosvāmī heard of all Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s activities while staying at Vārāṇasī.
- He heard specifically about the Lord’s deliverance of the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs.
- Hearing of their deliverance made Rūpa Gosvāmī very happy.
Try this today
Pause over the words “he became very happy,” and reflect for a moment on what brought him joy.
Ask yourself
What does Rūpa Gosvāmī’s happiness reveal about his response to the Lord’s deliverance of others?
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.