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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.175

Renunciation Does Not Mean Indifference

“My dear friends, although I have suddenly accepted this renounced order, I still know that I shall never be indifferent to you.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.175, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu addressed the devotees as His dear friends.
  • He acknowledged that He had suddenly accepted the renounced order.
  • He assured them that He would never be indifferent to them.

Try this today

Send a brief, sincere message of care to a friend today.

Ask yourself

How can I reassure someone that changed circumstances have not diminished my care?

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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