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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.19

The Lord’s Intended Journey Was Redirected

“After accepting the sannyāsa order, I decided to go to Vṛndāvana, but You took Me instead to the house of Advaita Prabhu.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.19, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After accepting the sannyāsa order, the Lord decided to go to Vṛndāvana.
  • Instead, He was taken to the house of Advaita Prabhu.
  • The Lord recalls the difference between His intended destination and where He was taken.

Try this today

Recall one plan that someone changed, and calmly describe what you intended and what happened instead.

Ask yourself

How do I respond when another person redirects my plans?

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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