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The Lord’s Pleasure in the Solitary Forest

“As Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was returning to Jagannātha Purī, He passed through the solitary forest, and He received great pleasure in doing so.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.222, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was returning to Jagannātha Purī.
  • On His return journey, He passed through the solitary forest.
  • The Lord received great pleasure in passing through that forest.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute remembering Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s joyful journey through the forest.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the Lord’s pleasure in this solitary setting?

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.

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