Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.121
Turn Your Thoughts Toward Lord Viṣṇu
“Mādhavendra Purī became greatly ashamed when he desired to taste the sweet rice, and he immediately began to think of Lord Viṣṇu. While he was thus thinking of Lord Viṣṇu, the offering was completed, and the ārati ceremony began.”
What the purport teaches
- Mādhavendra Purī became greatly ashamed when he desired to taste the sweet rice.
- He immediately began to think of Lord Viṣṇu.
- While he was thinking of Lord Viṣṇu, the offering was completed and the ārati ceremony began.
Try this today
Set aside a quiet moment today to think of Lord Viṣṇu.
Ask yourself
When I feel troubled by a desire, can I turn my thoughts toward Lord Viṣṇu?
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.