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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.98

Follow the Lord’s Instruction Without Turning

“The Lord continued, “Do not try to see Me by turning around. As soon as you see Me, I shall remain stationary in that very place.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.98, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord instructed the brāhmaṇa not to turn around to see Him.
  • He explained that as soon as the brāhmaṇa saw Him, He would stop moving.
  • The Lord would remain stationary in the very place where He was seen.

Try this today

Read the Lord’s instruction slowly and restate both the instruction and its consequence in your own words.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about following the Lord’s instruction without turning to see Him?

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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