Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.18
The Lord Willingly Follows Another’s Direction
“The Lord replied, “I am simply a dancer, and You are the wire-puller. However You pull the wires to make Me dance, I shall dance in that way.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord describes Himself as simply a dancer.
- He calls the person He addresses the wire-puller, who directs His dancing.
- He says He will dance however the wires are pulled, expressing His willingness to follow.
Try this today
Today, let someone else guide one small shared activity, and practice following attentively.
Ask yourself
How willingly do I allow someone else to guide me?
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.