Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.30
Sorrow and Joy upon Seeing the Lord
“Arriving at the home of Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, everyone saw the Lord lying unconscious. Seeing Him in this condition, Gopīnātha Ācārya became very unhappy, but at the same time he was happy just to see the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- At the home of Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, everyone saw the Lord lying unconscious.
- Seeing the Lord in this condition made Gopīnātha Ācārya very unhappy.
- At the same time, Gopīnātha Ācārya was happy simply to see the Lord.
Try this today
Write one sentence describing the two feelings Gopīnātha Ācārya experienced and what gave rise to each.
Ask yourself
How does Gopīnātha Ācārya's response help me understand that sorrow and joy can be present together?
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.