Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.137
Vāsudeva’s Care Amid His Own Suffering
“Although suffering from leprosy, the brāhmaṇa Vāsudeva was enlightened. As soon as one worm fell from his body, he would pick it up and place it back again in the same location.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Vāsudeva suffered from leprosy, he was enlightened.
- Whenever a worm fell from his body, he would pick it up.
- He would place the worm back in the same location on his body.
Try this today
Show gentle care toward a small living creature today.
Ask yourself
What does Vāsudeva’s treatment of the worms make you consider about care for living beings?
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.