Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.164
Longing to Remain with the Lord
“Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa did not want to return home but also wanted to go with the Lord. It was with great endeavor that Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bade him farewell.”
What the purport teaches
- Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa did not want to return home.
- He wanted to go with the Lord instead.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bade him farewell only with great endeavor.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa’s desire to remain with the Lord.
Ask yourself
What touches you about Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa’s wish to accompany the Lord?
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.