Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.188
Reverence for Mother Sītā Amid Distress
“My dear Sir, mother Sītā is the mother of the universe and the supreme goddess of fortune. She has been touched by the demon Rāvaṇa, and I am troubled upon hearing this news.
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa described mother Sītā as the mother of the universe.
- He also honored her as the supreme goddess of fortune.
- He was troubled by the news that the demon Rāvaṇa had touched her.
Try this today
Read aloud the two descriptions of mother Sītā: mother of the universe and supreme goddess of fortune.
Ask yourself
How does the brāhmaṇa’s reverence for mother Sītā help me understand his distress?
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.