Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.202
Separation Brings Profound Changes
“Trembling, perspiration, jubilant tears, shock, fading of the bodily luster, disappointment, moroseness, loss of memory, pride, joy and humility were all visible in Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s body.”
What the purport teaches
- Trembling, perspiration, jubilant tears, joy and humility were among the many states visible in Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s body.
- The Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu explains jāḍya as loss of memory caused by severe shock due to separation from the beloved.
- In that state, one loses concern for loss and gain, hearing and seeing, and all other considerations. The purport calls this the preliminary appearance of illusion.
Try this today
Read the explanation of jāḍya slowly, noting its cause and its effect on awareness.
Ask yourself
How does the explanation of jāḍya help you understand the depth of separation described here?
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.