Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.141
Anticipating Crowds After the Lord’s Gift
“Having broken the pot and bound the pieces in his cloth, Mādhavendra Purī began to think, “The Lord has given me a pot of sweet rice, and when the people hear of this tomorrow morning, there will be great crowds.””
What the purport teaches
- Mādhavendra Purī had broken the pot and bound its pieces in his cloth.
- He thought about how the Lord had given him a pot of sweet rice.
- He expected great crowds when people heard about this the next morning.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on a devotional experience without seeking an audience for it.
Ask yourself
How might public attention affect your response to a meaningful devotional experience?
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.