Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.46
Sorrow at the Lord’s Coming Departure
“Upon hearing this, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya became very much agitated. Catching hold of the lotus feet of Caitanya Mahāprabhu, he gave this sorrowful reply.”
What the purport teaches
- Hearing the Lord’s words, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya became very much agitated.
- He caught hold of the lotus feet of Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He then gave the Lord a sorrowful reply.
Try this today
Pause today to reflect on the Bhaṭṭācārya holding the Lord’s lotus feet in sorrow.
Ask yourself
What does the Bhaṭṭācārya’s response reveal about how much the Lord’s presence meant to 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.